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Medicines prasugrelQuestion & answer

prasugrel · Medicine question

Is prasugrel contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Prasugrel is contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh class C).

Sources for this answer

Prasugrel Waymade 5 mg film-coated tabletsSovereign Medical · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 13 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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