Ticagrelor

Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medicine. It stops blood platelets sticking together, which lowers the risk of clots forming in the heart arteries.

What Ticagrelor Is Used For

• Prevention of heart attack and stroke after acute coronary syndrome
• Use after coronary stent placement, together with aspirin
• Long-term prevention in people with a previous heart attack

Common Side Effects

• Bleeding and bruising more easily
• Shortness of breath
• Nosebleeds
• Raised uric acid

Precautions

Do not stop ticagrelor without speaking to your cardiologist, especially after a stent, as this can cause a heart attack. Tell any doctor or dentist that you take it before surgery or procedures. Avoid it if you have active bleeding or a history of bleeding in the brain.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.