TICABEST TABLET

SKU: AH_CH_HC_4194 Category:

Generic : Ticagrelor (90mg)

Treatment : Prevention of Heart Attack And Stroke

Pack size  : 10 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$5.30

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Ticabest Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.

Ticabest Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.

Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Ticabest Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Ticabest Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.

 

BENEFITS OF TICABEST TABLET

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Ticabest Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.

 

HOW TO USE TICABEST TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ticabest Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

HOW TICABEST TABLET WORKS

Ticabest Tablet 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.

 

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ticabest Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ticabest Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ticabest Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving

SAFE
Ticabest Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ticabest Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ticabest Tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on the use of Ticabest Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
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Liver

CAUTION
Ticabest Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ticabest Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ticabest Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

 

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

  • WARFARIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • CITALOPRAM
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • NEFAZODONE
  • RITONAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR

 

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TICABEST TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Ticabest Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ticabest

  • Bleeding
  • Breathlessness

FAQ's

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Q. Is Ticabest Tablet an anticoagulant?

Ticabest Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.

Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ticabest Tablet?

Drinking too much alcohol while taking Ticabest 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 Ticabest Tablet?

Ticabest 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 Ticabest Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious 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 Ticabest Tablet?

Do not stop taking Ticabest Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.

Q. Will I need to stop Ticabest Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?

Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Ticabest Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Ticabest Tablet again.

Q. How long does Ticabest Tablet take to work?

Ticabest Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Ticabest 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Pack size  – 10

pack form  – tablet

 

MORE INFORMATION

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 Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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