Expert Advice :
For best results, take it at the same time every day. Ticagrelor 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 Ticagrelor temporarily. You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
Side Effects :
Nausea, Dizziness, Vertigo, Increased uric acid level in blood, Shortness of breath, Gout, Headache, Fainting, Hypotension (low blood pressure), ECG changes, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
How it works :
Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Uses / Indications :
Ticagrelor is used for prevention of heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
