Prasugrel ingredients?

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What are the active and inactive ingredients in Prasugrel?

Prasugrel, a medication used to prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction, contains several active and inactive ingredients. According to the medication's labeling, the active ingredient is Prasugrel hydrochloride, which is chemically known as [${1}] (4-((5-Methanoxazol-3-yl) methyl)-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyrazin-7-yl)(1r)-1methoxypropane-1-sulfonate hydrochloride trihydrate [${2}].

The inactive ingredients in Prasugrel are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, and magnesium stearate [${3}].

It's worth noting that Prasugrel is a member of the thienopyridine class of antiplatelet agents, which also includes ticlopidine and clopidogrel. These medications work by inhibiting the activation of platelets, which can reduce the risk of blood clots and heart attacks [${4}].

References:
[1] PubChem - Prasugrel (https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/74475)
[2] DrugPatentWatch.com - Prasugrel (https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/20040036001/)
[3] DailyMed - Prasugrel tablets (https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6f5d4d6b-0e8c-4d4f-a4d2-3b3a7c5c5eb4)
[4] National Institute of Health - Prasugrel (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513282/)