Astra Zeneca Brilinta

Description

Active Ingredient: The main active component of the given medication is Ticagrelor, which is an oral antiplatelet drug that is used with low dose aspirin to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndromes. It has been linked to rare instances of hypersensitivity reactions accompanied by mild liver injury. It is a member of triazolopyrimidines, an organofluorine compound, an aryl sulfide, a secondary amino compound and a hydroxyether.

Indications: Ticagrelor composed medicine Brilinta is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems such as unstable angina, previous heart attack. It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries such as stent placement. It blocks platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in the body.

Action Mechanism: This mentioned medication is a blood-thinner used to reduce cardiovascular death and heart attack in people with acute coronary syndromes. Brilinta works by preventing the formation of new blood clots, thus maintaining blood flow in the body to help reduce the risk of another cardiovascular event.

Dosages: This anti-platelet medicine is available for oral consumption and in dosage as mentioned below:

• 90 mg: It is recommended to consume with or without food as directed by the doctor, usually twice a day

Note: Do not use this medicine just before heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass graft.

What is Brilinta?

BRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having another heart attack or dying from a heart attack or stroke.

How does Brilinta help protecting from another heart attack?

Brilinta is an oral antiplatelet medicine. Brilinta helps stop platelets from reacting and forming a new and dangerous clot that could cause another heart attack.

How to take Brilinta?

If you were hospitalized for a heart attack or severe chest pain 12 months ago OR LESS: Take Brilinta 90 mg twice daily + aspirin 81 mg once daily

What to know while consuming Brilinta?

Do not stop taking Brilinta unless your doctor tells you to, Take Brilinta and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor, You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well Brilinta works

What should be avoid while taking Brilinta?

Avoid activities that might increase risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.