Brilinta 90 mg tablets

Brelinta 90 mg tablets Active ingredient Ticagrelor 90 mg tablets Anticoagulant drugs How Ticagrelor 90 mg tablets work Ticagrelor is a P2Y12 platelet inhibitor used in patients with a history of myocardial infarction "heart attack" or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to prevent future myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Medical uses of Brelinta 90 mg tablets Ticagrelor is a drug belonging to a class known as "antiplatelets." It works by preventing platelets (blood cells that help in blood clotting) from gathering together and causing artery blockage and clot formation. It is used to treat patients who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain due to oxygen deficiency supplied to the heart. This medication is used to reduce the chance of having heart attacks or death from stroke or myocardial infarction. It is used with aspirin to reduce the chance of another serious heart or vascular problem (such as stroke, heart attack, or blood clots in the stent) which could be fatal. Always take this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. How to take Brelinta 90 mg tablets Always take this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Your doctor will determine how many tablets you need to take and when to take them. Take with or without food. Take your doses at the same time every day. Doses can be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of Brelinta 90 mg tablets Although the following side effects are not common for everyone, some patients may experience the following: Bleeding (such as easy bruising, bleeding, nosebleeds, delayed wound healing, delayed blood clotting). Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing). Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects. Seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following signs or symptoms: Signs of allergic reaction, such as rash. Chills; feeling eager, excited; red, swollen, ulcerated, peeling skin or without fever. Wheezing. Chest or throat tightness. Difficulty breathing or swallowing; Unusual hoarseness or swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of serious bleeding, such as severe bleeding, uncontrolled bleeding, pink, brown, or red blood, coughing up blood or blood clots, vomiting blood or coffee-ground-like vomit, black or red stool, or tar-like stool. Use of Brelinta 90 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Warnings and precautions while using Brelinta 90 mg tablets You should not use this medication if you have any active bleeding or a history of bleeding in the brain. Do not use Ticagrelor before coronary bypass surgery. Ticagrelor may cause you to bleed more easily, which can be severe or life-threatening. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical care if you have uncontrollable bleeding, black or bloody stool, red or pink urine, or if you cough up blood or vomit coffee-ground-like material. Tell your doctor about all your current medications and any new medications you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact with Ticagrelor. Do not stop taking Ticagrelor without talking to your doctor, even if you show signs of bleeding. Stopping Ticagrelor may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Ticagrelor should not be used if you are allergic to it or if you have: Any active bleeding or a history of brain hemorrhage (such as head injury). How to store Brelinta 90 mg tablets Store at a temperature below 25°C. Do not refrigerate. Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.