APLET 60MG TABLET 60'S

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• Platelets are tiny blood cells that play a crucial role in helping your blood clot, which is essential for stopping bleeding when you get a cut. However, sometimes, especially in conditions like heart disease, these platelets can become overly active and sticky. They can form unwanted clumps or clots inside your blood vessels, potentially blocking the flow of blood to vital organs like your heart or brain. This can lead to serious and life-threatening events such as heart attacks or strokes. Prasugrel, the active ingredient in medication like APLET 60MG TABLET 60'S, works specifically to prevent these harmful clots. It acts by blocking a key signal on the surface of platelets – the P2Y12 receptor – which is responsible for telling platelets to become activated and stick together. By permanently switching off this signal, Prasugrel effectively stops platelets from clumping, thereby significantly reducing the risk of dangerous blockages forming in your arteries, particularly important following certain heart procedures or events.

• Here's how to take your Prasugrel medication. To start, you will typically take a single, larger dose of 60 mg by mouth. This is called the "loading dose" and helps the medication start working quickly. After this first dose, you will switch to a smaller, regular dose of 10 mg each day. This is your "maintenance dose." It's important to take your maintenance dose consistently at roughly the same time every day.
• Along with Prasugrel, you must also take aspirin daily. Your doctor will tell you the exact amount of aspirin, which is usually somewhere between 75 mg and 325 mg per day. Taking both Prasugrel and aspirin together is crucial for their effectiveness. You don't need to worry about taking Prasugrel with meals; you can take it with food or on an empty stomach, whichever is easiest for you.
• However, there's a special consideration for patients who weigh less than 60 kilograms (about 132 pounds). If you weigh less than this, the standard 10 mg daily dose might increase the amount of the active medication in your body, potentially raising your risk of bleeding. Because of this, your doctor might suggest reducing your daily dose to 5 mg instead of 10 mg. While this lower dose is considered for lighter patients to potentially reduce bleeding risk, it's important to know that its full effectiveness and safety haven't been studied as extensively as the standard 10 mg dose in large, planned medical trials. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions regarding your dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Do not double up to catch up. If you have any questions or concerns, especially about your dose or bleeding risk, talk to your healthcare provider.