Ticagrelor

Ticagrelor is given to patients who have angina, or who have suffered from a major heart attack, to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or even death. Ticagrelor is basically a platelet aggregation inhibitor, and it works by stopping or slowing down the platelets so that they don’t stick to injured tissues and blood vessels.

Ticagrelor should not be used in case you have any history of bleeding problems, liver problems, or if you are taking any antifungals such as ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole or certain macrolide antibiotics and certain protease inhibitors. Also, be careful of taking Ticagrelor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in Ticagrelor.

Ticagrelor comes in the form of tablets which can be taken orally, with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor, or as per the patient’s convenience.

Ticagrelor has a few side effects, the most common of which include allergic reactions, tightness in chest, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue or face, irregular heartbeat, loss of balance and coordination, lightheadedness and dizziness.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Heart Attack

• Unstable Angina

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Bleeding

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Axcer 90mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Should be cautious while driving or using machines.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ticagrelor, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ticagrelor as ingredient

• Brilinta 90Mg Tablet

  Astra Zeneca

• Axcer 90Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medicine works by obstructing adenosine diphosphate receptor of the subtype P2Y12. However, unlike other antiplatelet medications, Ticagrelor has a separate binding site. This allows the blockage to be reversible because it is an allosteric antagonist.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Phylin 1Mg Tablet

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  Bronkasma Tablet

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  Onimar 150Mg Tablet

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  Unicontin-E 400Mg Tablet Cr

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