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Generic Name: Ticagrelor
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
To reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, MI, and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or a history of MI
Acute Coronary Syndrome, History of Myocardial Infarction
180 mg loading dose, then 90 mg twice daily for 1 year, then 60 mg twice daily
Not established
No dosage adjustment needed
90 mg twice daily
No adjustment necessary
Avoid in severe hepatic impairment
Bleeding, dyspnea
Major bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, bradycardia
History of intracranial hemorrhage, active pathological bleeding
Aspirin maintenance dose should not exceed 100 mg/day
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers, aspirin > 100mg
Grapefruit juice may increase levels
Avoid excessive use (increased bleeding risk)
Use only if benefit justifies risk
Not recommended
Do not take more than 100mg of aspirin daily. Report any unusual bleeding. May cause shortness of breath.
Skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Signs of bleeding, dyspnea, hemoglobin
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