Brilinta 60 mg Tablet

Brilinta 60 mg Tablet contains 60 mg of ticagrelor in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called antiplatelets, which help keep blood clots from forming too easily. Brilinta 60 mg Tablet is used to lower the risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems such as heart attack or stroke in certain adults who have a history of heart disease or prior heart attack. It is a prescription tablet, so it should be used only when a clinician has decided it is the right option for your situation.

How it works: Ticagrelor works by blocking a receptor on platelets called P2Y12, which helps prevent platelets from sticking together and forming clots. As an oral tablet, Brilinta 60 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works through the bloodstream to reduce clot-related risk.

Brilinta 60 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet compared with Brilinta 90 mg Tablet, and it is commonly chosen for ongoing treatment rather than the higher-intensity phase of therapy. A doctor may select the 60 mg strength for people who need continued antiplatelet protection but do not need the stronger 90 mg tablet. This tablet may be easier to continue long term because it is designed for maintenance use in selected patients.

• Lowering the risk of heart attack
• Lowering the risk of stroke
• Reducing the risk of blood clots in people with prior heart disease
• Ongoing antiplatelet therapy after a heart event

• Swallow Brilinta 60 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your prescriber gives you; this medicine is often taken twice daily.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you also take low-dose aspirin, follow your doctor’s exact aspirin dose instructions, because the combination matters for how this medicine works.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep a steady effect.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s directions or the package instructions you were given; do not double up unless instructed.

Each Brilinta 60 mg Tablet provides 60 mg of ticagrelor per tablet. The usual schedule for this strength is often 60 mg twice daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose and duration based on your heart history and bleeding risk. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount is determined by your clinician for your specific treatment plan.

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
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding problems, ulcers, or recent surgery before using Brilinta 60 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can raise the risk of bleeding, so use extra caution with cuts, dental work, and activities where injury is more likely.
• Do not stop Brilinta 60 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because stopping can increase clot risk.
• Tell your clinician about any shortness of breath, especially if it is new or getting worse.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase bleeding risk and stomach irritation.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease or have had a stroke or TIA, since that may affect whether this strength is appropriate.
• If you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure, tell the surgeon or dentist that you take ticagrelor.

• Aspirin, especially higher doses
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Certain medicines that affect CYP3A4, including some antibiotics or antifungals
• Other antiplatelet medicines like clopidogrel or prasugrel

Store Brilinta 60 mg Tablet in its original pack at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.