Cangrelor (By injection)
KAN-grel-or
Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems. This medicine is a blood thinner.
Drug classes
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Cangrelor injection is used in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to lower the risk of blood clots and heart attack.
A heart attack or stroke may occur when a blood vessel in the heart or brain is blocked by a blood clot. Cangrelor reduces the chance that a harmful blood clot will form by preventing certain cells in the blood from clumping together. This effect of cangrelor may also increase the chance of serious bleeding in some people.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some foods and medicines can affect how cangrelor works. Tell your doctor if you are using clopidogrel or prasugrel.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to cangrelor, or if you have active bleeding.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems.
This medicine may cause you to bleed and bruise more easily. Be careful to avoid injuries.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bloody or black, tarry stools, red or dark brown urine
Shortness of breath
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Kengreal
There may be other brand names for this medicine.