Ticagrelor Tablets

Ticagrelor Tablets come with the branding “Ticathin 90” and is classified under the antiplatelet agents (blood thinners) mainly used to avoid future heart attack or stroke in patients with high chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. It lowers the risk of blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome with stents for blood vessels in their heart. The symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, upper body pain, sweating, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

Ticagrelor Tablets is a drug that is used for blood thinning, which is capable of preventing blood clots in the blood vessels. Platelets are the blood cells that clot to seal up any tear or opening in the blood vessels. However, platelets can clot within already blocked vessels in anyone prone to have a heart attack or stroke. The clot can prevent blood from getting to the heart or brain, resulting in a heart attack or a stroke. Here, it reduces the blood clotting action by reducing the sticking ability of the platelets.

Medical Benefits

• This medicine is being used in the treatment of certain conditions and is classified under the antiplatelet (blood thinner) category which is essential in the prevention of the formation of blood clots in your blood vessels.
• It functions by inhibiting the ability of platelets to aggregate and thus reducing the formation of catastrophic clots. Therefore it decreases the chances of a heart attack, stroke, and acute coronary syndrome in participants with heart disease and those who have been through recent heart surgeries with a stent placement.

Directions For Use

• Do not exceed the recommended dosage that has been prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.
• It must be taken with a meal, to prevent such problems like having an upset stomach.
• Swallow the whole tablet without dividing it into halves and without dissolving it within the mouth with a glass of water.
• Keep Store Ticagrelor Tablets out of reach for children and pets.

Storage

• Do not expose the tablet the direct sunlight or sources of heat.
• The cover should be closed tightly to maintain the quality of the supplements.
• Put it in a location where pets and children have no access to get near to ensure safety.

Precautions

• It is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine have not been established in children.
• Do not drive or operate machinery after its intake as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
• It may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a breastfed child, consult your doctor before starting this medication.
• Ticagrelor Tablets are not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.
• It may interact with medicines to thin the blood or prevent blood clots (aspirin, warfarin), pain relievers (ibuprofen), antidepressants (citalopram, nefazodone), antibiotics (clarithromycin, rifampicin), Inform doctor before its intake.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Blurred vision
• Nosebleeds
• Indigestion

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Should this medicine be stopped before surgery?

Yes, inform your doctor about this tablet before undergoing any surgery. It may need to be stopped a few days before the operation to minimize the chances of bleeding during surgery.

Can I take any herbs with this medicine?

Herbal medicines like ginkgo biloba, grapefruit, St. John’s wort, Vitamin E, and fish oils when taken together with the drug augment the chances of bleeding. Please consult your doctor, if you are using any herbal supplements before taking this medicine.

Can patients with asthma take this medication?

No, it may lead to breathing problems. It is advisable to contact your physician, who will either change your dosage or recommend a different treatment if you have asthma.

Is there a specific type of food or beverage that I am not allowed to take?

Yes, it is advisable not to take grapefruit juice together with tablets as this boosts the blood-thinning characteristic of tablets.