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Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used to prevent heart attacks. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together. This lowers the formation of harmful blood clots and lowers the risk of a heart attack.

Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking the medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack.

The most common side effect of Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet is bleeding. You may have nosebleeds, heavier periods, or bruising. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about bleeding. Other potential side effects include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and breathlessness.

Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not use it if you are bleeding, you have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, you have severe liver disease, or you are taking certain medicines. Before taking the medicine, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.

Uses of Twigrel Tablet

Benefits of Twigrel Tablet

In Prevention of Heart attack

Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet 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 Twigrel 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 Twigrel

  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Breathlessness

How to use Twigrel 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. Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Twigrel Tablet works

Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Ticagrelor and Aspirin. Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medication while Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. Together, they work by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Twigrel 90mg/75mg 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 Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Twigrel Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Twigrel 90mg/75mg 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

  • Twigrel 90mg/75mg Tablet is used for the prevention of a heart attack.
  • This medicine increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
  • Inform your doctor if you are scheduled to undergo surgery or dental treatment.
  • You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
  • Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.

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References

  1. National Health Services. Ticagrelor. [Accessed 09 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Johnston SC, Amarenco P, Denison H, et al. Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone in Acute Ischemic Stroke or TIA. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(3):207-217. [Accessed 09 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Mehran R, Baber U, Sharma SK, et al. Ticagrelor with or without Aspirin in High-Risk Patients after PCI. N Engl J Med. 2019;381(21):2032-2042. [Accessed 09 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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