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Brilinta 90mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Brilinta 90mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.
Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.
Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.
Uses of Brilinta Tablet
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Brilinta Tablet
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.
Side effects of Brilinta Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Brilinta
- Bleeding
- Breathlessness
How to use Brilinta Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Brilinta Tablet works
Brilinta 90mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Brilinta 90mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Brilinta 90mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Brilinta 90mg Tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on the use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Brilinta 90mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brilinta 90mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Brilinta 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Brilinta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Brilinta 90mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Brilinta 90mg Tablet 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 Brilinta 90mg Tablet temporarily.
- You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Triazolopyrimidines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Brilinta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Theopin, Zvtho, Tglo
Serious
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet
Twice A Day
80%
Once A Day
20%
What are you using Brilinta Tablet for?
Heart attack
83%
Others
8%
Unstable angi*
8%
*Unstable angina
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
49%
Average
37%
Poor
14%
What were the side-effects while using Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
57%
Bleeding
30%
Breathlessnes*
4%
Drowsiness
4%
Vomiting
4%
*No Side Effect, Breathlessness
How do you take Brilinta Tablet?
With food
80%
With or witho*
15%
Empty stomach
5%
*With or without food
Please rate Brilinta 90mg Tablet on price
Expensive
75%
Average
14%
Not Expensive
11%
FAQs
Q. Is Brilinta 90mg Tablet an anticoagulant?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Brilinta 90mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Will I need to stop Brilinta 90mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet again.
Q. How long does Brilinta 90mg Tablet take to work?
Brilinta 90mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Brilinta 90mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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