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What is Ticagrelor
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The recommended dosage of Ticagrelor is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Stent Placement, Heart Attack and Stroke. The quantity of dosage changes depending on the method of delivery outlined in the table below.Warnings
Ticagrelor has three contraindications, and it should not be taken when experiencing any of the circumstances outlined in the following table.Ticagrelor ContraindicationsTicagrelor Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ticagrelor?
84 active trials are evaluating the potential of Ticagrelor in providing relief from Acute Chest Syndrome, Cardiovascular Mortality and Myocardial Infarction.Ticagrelor Reviews: What are patients saying about Ticagrelor?
Patient Q&A Section about ticagrelor
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is ticagrelor a beta blocker?
"The active drug in Brilinta is not a beta-blocker; it is ticagrelor, an antiplatelet drug."
Is ticagrelor an anticoagulant?
"There are two types of anticoagulants: Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) and Brilinta (ticagrelor). These blood thinners inhibit aspects of blood clotting and are used to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome, heart attack (myocardial infarction), peripheral vascular disease, and ischemic strokes."
Is ticagrelor same as aspirin?
"The new study found that ticagrelor is not more effective than aspirin in preventing cardiovascular events 90 days after an initial stroke. This is an important finding, as it provides new insights into the best course of treatment for patients who have experienced a stroke or TIA."
Is Plavix the same as ticagrelor?
"Ticagrelor, or Brilinta, may be slightly more effective than Plavix in reducing the percentage of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, or stroke in the first year of treatment. However, patients taking Brilinta were more likely to experience difficulty breathing as a side effect compared to those taking Plavix."
What is ticagrelor drug used for?
"Ticagrelor helps to prevent the formation of blood clots by making it easier for blood to flow through the veins. This is especially helpful for people who are at increased risk for blood clots."