Effient (prasugrel Hydrochloride) - Association With Increased Risk Of Bleeding In Patients Treated In Hospital For Certain Types Of Heart Attacks - For Health Professionals

EFFIENT Recall Summary Effient (prasugrel hydrochloride) is being recalled in Canada because it has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding in patients treated in hospital for certain types of heart attacks. The medication is distributed across Canada and affects patients who have received this drug for heart attack treatment.

Reason

Product safety

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2014-01-17

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5fcf5e7a-59c7-44fc-9210-ea710daed7e0