NEET PG Medical – 2018 – Question – 63
Which of the following statements is incorrect w.r.t Prasugrel?
a) Not a prodrug
b) P2Y purinergic receptor blocker
c) Has a strong antiplatelet activity
d) Causes intracranial hemorrhage in TIA patients.
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Correct Answer – A
Answer: A – Not a prodrug
Prasugrel is a prodrug , similar to Clopidogrel
Thienopyridine drug class
Irreversible antagonist of P2Y12 ADP receptors
Rapidly absorbed, completely activated & exerts more consistent platelet inhibition.
Strong anti-platelet activity
Bleeding complications are more serious and frequent.
Contraindicated in patients with history of ischemic strokes and TIA’s
