Brilinta 90 Tablet
1 Strip of 14 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ticagrelor (90mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels, helping to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina) who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents. Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine.
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Is Brilinta 90mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine that makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the risk of developing dangerous blood clots.
What are the alcohol consumption guidelines for Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet can irritate your stomach and increase the risk of getting a stomach ulcer. It is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
What is the most important thing I should know about Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet lowers the chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke, but it can also cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. In such situations, blood transfusions or surgery may be necessary.
What are the consequences of stopping Brilinta 90mg Tablet without consulting my doctor?
Stopping Brilinta 90mg Tablet without talking to your doctor can increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. For people being treated with a stent, stopping this medicine may also increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, potentially leading to a heart attack or death.
Do I need to stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet 5 days before surgery to minimize the risk of excessive bleeding during your procedure. They will advise you when to start taking it again.
How long does it take for Brilinta 90mg Tablet to work?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking the first dose, even if you don't feel any different. It is essential to keep taking this medicine as directed to receive its benefits.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- It increases your risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet temporarily.
- You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
- The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Brilinta 90mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
