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
Brilinta is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Brilinta depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Ticagrelor at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.