Axcer 90 mg Tablet

Axcer 90 mg Tablet is a prescription antiplatelet medicine that contains 90 mg of ticagrelor in each tablet. It belongs to the P2Y12 inhibitor class, which helps reduce the chance of harmful blood clots. Axcer 90 mg Tablet is used for certain heart and blood vessel conditions, such as acute coronary syndrome, and to help lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in selected patients.

How it works: Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together as easily, which helps prevent clots from forming in the arteries. Because Axcer 90 mg Tablet is an oral tablet, it delivers ticagrelor through the digestive tract into the bloodstream for systemic antiplatelet action.

Axcer 90 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, so it is not a typical starting strength for everyone. Doctors may choose Axcer 90 mg Tablet for people who need more intensive platelet inhibition after a recent heart event, while Axcer 60 mg Tablet may be used in different phases of treatment or for long-term maintenance when appropriate.

• Treatment after acute coronary syndrome
• Prevention of blood clots in selected heart patients
• Lowering risk of heart attack
• Lowering risk of stroke in certain patients

• Swallow Axcer 90 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed by your doctor, often twice daily for this strength.
• You can take the tablet with or without food.
• Try to take each dose at about the same times every day.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Axcer 90 mg Tablet contains 90 mg of ticagrelor, which is a full-strength treatment dose for some patients rather than a low starting dose. It is commonly prescribed twice daily, but the exact schedule and how long to take it are decided by the doctor based on your heart condition and bleeding risk. Do not take more than the amount your prescriber recommends.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ticagrelor may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Bleeding more easily than usual
• Bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea

• Axcer 90 mg Tablet can raise the risk of bleeding, so extra caution is needed if you have a history of ulcers, stomach bleeding, or easy bruising.
• Tell your doctor before surgery, dental work, or any invasive procedure, because ticagrelor may need to be stopped in advance.
• Avoid taking other blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines unless your prescriber says it is safe.
• Let your doctor know if you have asthma, COPD, or unexplained shortness of breath, because this medicine can cause breathing-related side effects.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it may increase stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• Do not use this medicine to treat chest pain that is happening right now; get emergency care for new or worsening chest pain.
• Some patients feel dizzy or short of breath after starting therapy, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Strong CYP3A inhibitors such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Strong CYP3A inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, or phenytoin

Store Axcer 90 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.