Brilinta
Utilised to manage platelet aggregation to alleviate risk of vascular occlusion and support coronary circulation.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Ticagrelor
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 90mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Brilinta, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Brilinta vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Brilinta details
- 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
utilised to manage platelet aggregation to alleviate risk of vascular occlusion and support coronary circulation.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly binds to P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptors on platelets, preventing physical activation and clotting cascade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential therapeutic benefit justifies fetal risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Brilinta is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ticagrelor is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.