Ticapol
Composition for Ticapol Products
Ticapol Products are primarily used for
Prevention of heart attack and stroke, Heart attack, Unstable anginaProducts for Ticapol
Ticapol Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹170
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Substitute brands for Ticapol
About Ticapol Products
Uses of Ticapol Products
Ticagrelor is used for prevention of heart attack and stroke, heart attack and unstable angina. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Ticapol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ticapol are Nausea, Dizziness, Vertigo, Increased uric acid level in blood, Shortness of breath, Gout, Headache, Fainting, Hypotension (low blood pressure), ECG changes, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood.
How Ticapol Products work
Ticagrelor 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.
In Depth Information for Ticapol Products
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Ticapol 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 Ticapol temporarily.
- You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
- You have been prescribed Ticapol to help prevent blood clots.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Ticapol 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 Ticapol temporarily.
Patient Concerns about Ticapol Products
Frequently asked questions about Ticapol Products
Q. Is Ticapol Tablet an anticoagulant?
Ticapol Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It helps blood flow more easily through the blood vessels, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ticapol Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Ticapol 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 Ticapol Tablet?
Ticapol 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 Ticapol Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause severe 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 Ticapol Tablet?
Do not stop taking Ticapol Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Should I stop taking Ticapol Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Ticapol Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Ticapol Tablet again.
Q. How long does Ticapol Tablet take to work?
Ticapol Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Ticapol 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.