Brilinta 90mg Tablet Pack of 14

Brilinta 90mg Tablet 14's

Description:

• Category: Antiplatelet agent
• Active ingredient: Ticagrelor
• Use: To prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including unstable angina or myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Contraindications:

• Not recommended for individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the ingredients.
• Inform your doctor if you are scheduled for surgery (including dental work).
• Not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant.
• Not recommended for breastfeeding women without consulting a physician.
• Not recommended for children and adults under 18 years of age.

Therapeutic effects:

• Inhibits platelet activation and aggregation by blocking the P2Y12 receptor on platelets, preventing them from clumping together and forming blood clots.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications such as rosuvastatin, rifampicin, phenytoin, digoxin, cyclosporine, verapamil, and opioids may interact with Brilinta 90mg Tablet.

Storage:

• Do not store Brilinta 90mg Tablet above 30°C.
• Keep out of reach of children.

How to consume:

• Take the Brilinta 90mg Tablet as advised by your physician.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
• Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
• Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

Safety advices:

• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant.
• Breastfeeding: Consult with your physician before taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet.
• Lungs: Inform your doctor if you have lung disease.
• Liver: Inform your physician if you have liver disease before starting the treatment.
• Alcohol: Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: Brilinta 90mg Tablet are not known to cause drowsiness or impair driving ability.

Side effects:

• Serious: Shortness of breath, blood clotting problem called TTP (purplish spots in the mouth or mouth, fever, confusion, yellowing of the eyes or skin, fever), fainting, bleeding (red or black stools, coughing up or vomiting with blood, red, pink, or brown urine).
• Common: Headache, indigestion, nausea, constipation, rash, itching, pain and swelling in the joints, blurred vision, bleeding gums, bruising.

FAQs:

• Q 1. How does Brilinta 90mg Tablet work? Brilinta 90mg Tablet works by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. It specifically blocks a receptor called P2Y12 on platelets, which prevents them from sticking together and forming blood clots.

• Q 2. How is Brilinta 90mg Tablet taken? Brilinta 90mg Tablet is taken orally in tablet form. The usual recommended dose for ACS patients is 180 mg as a loading dose, followed by 90 mg twice daily.

• Q 3. What are the common side effects of Brilinta 90mg Tablet? Common side effects of Brilinta 90mg Tablet may include bleeding, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue.

• Q 4. Are there any drug interactions with Brilinta 90mg Tablet? Brilinta 90mg Tablet may interact with other medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements.

• Q 5. Is it ok if I miss a dose of Brilinta 90mg Tablet? If you miss a dose of Brilinta 90mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember and then continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose unless advised by your physician.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Ticagrelor
• Therapeutic class: Antiplatelet agents
• Pharmacological class: Platelet aggregation inhibitors
• Indications: Prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

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