What is Kengreal? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Feb 14, 2024

Kengreal is a prescription medication used to lower the risk of having a heart attack or blockages to a heart stent. There is not a generic version of Kengreal currently available on the market. On average, Kengreal is priced at about $7,828 for a supply of 10, 50 mg powder for injection. You can significantly lower the price of Kengreal by using our free Singlecare coupon card at a local participating pharmacy.

Kengreal overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Kengreal

Generic Names:

  • Kengreal

Uses:

  • Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and other heart problems. This medicine is a blood thinner.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Kengreal used for?

Kengreal is a platelet aggregation inhibitor used by adults as an adjunct treatment to percutaneous coronary intervention. It is also used for repeat coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis. Kengreal stops activation and the clumping together of platelets in the blood to lower the risk of heart attack and blockage of a heart stent. This medication is available as an injection.

What form(s) does Kengreal come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Kengreal dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 50mg

How to take Kengreal

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Kengreal

Kengreal contraindications - Who shouldn't take Kengreal?

  • 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.

Kengreal 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.

  • Shortness of breath

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Kengreal interactions & what to avoid when taking Kengreal

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how cangrelor works. Tell your doctor if you are using clopidogrel or prasugrel.

  • This medicine may cause you to bleed and bruise more easily. Be careful to avoid injuries.

Kengreal side effects - How does Kengreal make you feel?

Serious 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

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Bloody or black, tarry stools, red or dark brown urine

  • Shortness of breath

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