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Which of the following statements about prasugrel is true as compared to clopidogrel

A
It is slower acting than clopidogrel
B
Due to high risk of bleeding, prasugrel is contraindicated in stroke
C
It is irreversible antagonist of ADP receptor
D
It is effective orally unlike Clopidogrel
High-Yield Explanation
Both Clopidogrel & Prasugrel are oral reversible antagonists of ADP receptor. But Prasugrel is more potent & faster acting which higher chances of causing intracranial bleeding . Hence contraindicated in stroke.

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