Other names for effient?

What other names does Effient have?

Effient is a brand name for the antiplatelet drug prasugrel. Common “other names” you may see include:
- Prasugrel (generic name)
- prasugrel tablets (generic formulation name)

What’s the difference between a brand name and a generic?

Effient and prasugrel refer to the same medicine (prasugrel). “Effient” is the brand; “prasugrel” is the generic name.

Are there other brand versions besides Effient?

Based on the information available here, the key alternate name for Effient is prasugrel (its generic). If you’re trying to find a specific product listing (for example, in a pharmacy or country database), the generic name is usually the most reliable search term.

Source

• DrugPatentWatch – Effient