effient is what kind of medication
Effient is similar to an older antiplatelet medication known as PlavixÂ® (clopidogrel). Effient is intended to be taken with aspirin. The two medications work together to prevent platelets from sticking together. Effient and aspirin are similar, but work on different types of receptors on the platelets.
Effient taken with aspirin helps reduce the risk of a future heart-related event, such as a heart attack or blood clot in a stent, in patients who had an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event that was treated with angioplasty. Effient is available in 5-mg and 10-mg tablets.