Brilinta
Ticagrelor tablets for acute coronary syndrome and heart attack. It stops platelets from sticking together by blocking the signals that activate them.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Ticagrelor
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 90mg
This listing uses Brilinta as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Brilinta vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Brilinta details
- Conditions
- Acute Coronary Syndrome · Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- ticagrelor
- Therapeutic class
- P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiplatelet Agent
- Minor side effects
- shortness of breath; nosebleeds
- Moderate side effects
- easy bruising; headache; dizziness
- Serious side effects
- severe internal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Ketoconazole; Simvastatin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
active pathological bleeding; history of intracranial haemorrhage; severe hepatic impairment
Patient summary
Ticagrelor tablets for acute coronary syndrome and heart attack. It stops platelets from sticking together by blocking the signals that activate them.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly binds to P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptors on platelets, preventing physical activation and clotting cascade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential therapeutic benefit justifies fetal risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Brilinta is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ticagrelor, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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