Introduction to Ticagat 90mg Tablet
Ticagat 90mg Tablet belongs to the antiplatelet agent category, containing the active ingredient Ticagrelor. It is used to prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including unstable angina or myocardial infarction (heart attack).
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to other ingredients in it. If you are scheduled for surgery (including dental work), it is important to inform your doctor. Due to the increased risk of bleeding associated with this drug, your physician may advise you to stop taking the medication five days prior to the surgery. If you develop irregular breathing patterns such as speeding up, slowing down, or experiencing short pauses in breathing, it is recommended to consult your doctor for further evaluation.
Ticagat 90mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. It is advised for women to use appropriate contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy while using this medication. If you are breastfeeding, it’s important to consult with your physician before taking this drug. This drug is not recommended for children and adults under 18 years of age.
Therapeutic Effects of Ticagat 90mg Tablet
Ticagat 90mg Tablet works by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. It specifically blocks a receptor called P2Y12 on the platelets, preventing them from clumping together and forming blood clots. This helps reduce the risk of heart-related events in individuals with ACS.
Interaction of Ticagat 90mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as rosuvastatin, rifampicin, phenytoin, digoxin, cyclosporine, verapamil and opioids may interact with Ticagat 90mg Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Ticagat 90mg Tablet
- Do not store Ticagat 90mg Tablet above (30°C).
- Keep out of reach of children.
How to consume Ticagat 90mg Tablet
Take the Ticagat 90mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Ticagat 90mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Ticagat 90mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. It is advised for women to use appropriate contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy while using this medication.
Breast Feeding
If you are breastfeeding, it’s important to consult with your physician before taking Ticagat 90mg Tablet.
Lungs
Inform your doctor if you have lung disease because the Ticagat 90mg Tablet should be used cautiously with a lung condition.
Liver
It is unknown whether Ticagat 90mg Tablet is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have liver disease before starting the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Ticagat 90mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
Ticagat 90mg Tablet are not known to cause drowsiness or impair driving ability, so they are generally considered safe for use while driving or operating machinery.
Side Effects of Ticagat 90mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Shortness of breath
- Blood clotting problem called TTP (purplish spots in the mouth or mouth, fever, confusion, yellowing of the eyes or skin, fever)
- Fainting
- Bleeding (red or black stools, coughing up or vomiting with blood, red, pink, or brown urine)
Common
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Rash, itching
- Pain and swelling in the joints
- Blurred vision
- Bleeding gums
- Bruising
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