Prasugrel is metabolized more efficiently than clopidogrel and ticlopidine in the body and therefor it prevents platelet activation to a greater extent .
Prasugrel is a third generation thienopyridine .
Prasugrel , a third generation thienopyridine , is metabolized more efficiently than clopidogrel and ticlopidine in the body and therefor it prevents platelet activation to a greater extent .