Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
Salt Composition : Ticagrelor(60mg)
Brilinta 60mg Tablet is also 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 in such people.
Brilinta 60 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antiplatelets. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from collecting and forming clots and thereby reduces the risk of a heart attack or a stroke (damage to your brain resulting from reduced/blocked blood supply).
In healthy subjects, ticagrelor is rapidly absorbed, with a median time to peak concentration (Tmax) of 2–3 hours after multiple twice/day oral dosing. Similarly, the median Tmax for one active metabolite of ticagrelor, AR-C124910XX, is ∼2.5–4 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Brilinta
Bleeding
Breathlessness
Hypersensitivity to Brilliant Tablet / Brilinta Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Brilliant Tablet / Brilinta Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions :
Allergy
Control severe liver disease
Bleeding in the stomach or intestines from an ulcer
Stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain
Brilinta 60mg 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Brilinta 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Brilinta 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Ticagrelor is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time , the effects of Brilliant Tablet / Brilinta Tablet may change. This increases the risk of side effects or drug malfunction. Tell your doctor about all the medications, vitamins and herbal medicines you are using so that your doctor can help prevent or manage drug interactions. Brilliant Tablet / Brilinta Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Cisapride
Digoxin
Diltiazem
Ketoconazole
Rifampin
Simvastatin
Do not chew, crush or break it. Brilinta 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Brilinta 60mg Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Brilinta 60mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. 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 60mg 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.
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 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Brilinta 60mg Tablet an anticoagulant?
Brilinta 60mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Brilinta 60mg Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Brilinta 60mg Tablet?
Brilinta 60mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Brilinta 60mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Will I need to stop Brilinta 60mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet again.
Q. How long does Brilinta 60mg Tablet take to work?
Brilinta 60mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Brilinta 60mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
