Pregnancy interaction

• Pregnancy: Ticagrelor is usually not advised during pregnancy unless it is essential. There may be dangers based on animal studies. Use only if the benefit is greater than the probable harm to the fetus.
• Breastfeeding: Ticagrelor may go into breast milk. Don't breastfeed, or talk to your doctor about safer options.
• Fertility: There isn't a lot of information about how it affects fertility, so it's best to be careful.

FAQs for medicine?

Q1. What is TICAFORD-90 used for?

People who have had a heart attack or unstable angina or have had a stent put in place use it to keep blood from clotting.

Q2. Is it okay to use TICAFORD-90 with aspirin?

Yes. Usually, people take it with a low dose of aspirin (75–100 mg).

Q3. Does TICAFORD-90 thin the blood?

Yes, it is an antiplatelet drug that stops blood clots from forming.

Q4. When will I start to feel better?

It doesn't help with symptoms right away, but it does stop future heart attacks or blood clots.

Q5. Is it okay to quit taking TICAFORD-90 all at once?

No. Stopping suddenly raises the risk of a heart attack or a blocked stent.

Q6. Does it change the surgery?

Yes. Tell your doctor before you have surgery. You might have to stop taking ticagrelor 5 days before the operation.

Experts advice

• Unless your doctor tells you not to, always take it with a small amount of aspirin.
• Don't smoke, eat a lot of fatty foods, or drink too much alcohol because they make blood clots more likely.
• Call your doctor right away if you see any unusual bleeding, dark stools, or blood in your urine.
• Do not use with high dosages of aspirin (>100 mg/day).
• Don't stop without first getting medical permission.
• It is very important to have regular check-ups for heart problems and platelet function.

 Side Effects

• Breathlessness
• More likely to bleed
• Getting bruises easily
• Pain in the head
• Feeling dizzy
• Feeling sick
• Very serious (get help right away):
• Heavy bleeding
• Blood in vomit or stools
• Passing out or having an erratic heartbeat
• Allergic responses (swelling, rash)

How It Works

• Ticagrelor stops the P2Y12 receptor from working.
• It stops platelets (blood cells) from sticking together, which lowers the chance of blood clots.
• This protects against:
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Thrombosis of the stent

 Medicine interaction

• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin are all strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
• Rifampicin, phenytoin, and carbamazepine are strong CYP3A4 inducers.
• Other blood thinners include warfarin, heparin, and clopidogrel, which may make bleeding worse.
• Taking more than 100 mg of aspirin a day makes ticagrelor less effective.
• Opioids might make it less likely to be absorbed.
• Drinking alcohol:
• Be careful when using because it raises the risk of bleeding.

How to use

• Take one tablet twice a day or as directed.
• Take it with or without food and drink.
• Take it every day at the same time.
• Don't shatter or crush.
• Keep going to therapy for the amount of time recommended (typically 12 months after the stent was put in).

Missed Dose:

• Don't take the missing dose; just take the following one.
• Don't take two doses.

Uses/indications

• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
• Heart Attack (MI): ST-elevation or no ST-elevation
• Angina that isn't steady
• Stopping stent thrombosis after angioplasty
• Lowering the risk of heart-related death among heart patients