Which of the following statements about prasugrel is true as compared to clopidogrel?
Ans. (B) Due to higher risk of bleeding, prasugrel is contraindicated in stroke(Ref: CMDT 2018/e 374, KDT 8/e 679)Prasugrel is irreversible antagonist of ADP receptors like clopidogrel.Prasugrel is more potent and faster acting than clopidogrelBoth clopidogrel and prasugrel are given orally.Prasugrel has higher risk of intracranial bleeding in patients with TIA and stroke and is thus contraindicated.
It is slower acting than clopidogrel
Due to higher risk of bleeding, prasugrel is contraindicated in stroke
It is reversible antagonist of ADP receptors
It is effective orally unlike clopidogrel
Hematology