prasugrel

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Molecular structure of prasugrel

Noun

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prasugrel (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A specific thienopyridine platelet clogging inhibitor having the chemical formula C20H20FNO3S.
    • 2009 February 4, Natasha Singer, “F.D.A. Panel Approves Lilly Drug for Clotting”, in New York Times[1]:
      For every 1,000 patients treated with prasugrel instead of clopidogrel, there would be three fewer cardiac-related deaths and 21 fewer nonfatal heart attacks [] .

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