What is BRILINTA 60 mg used for?

The new BRILINTA 60mg tablet is expected to be available in pharmacies by the end of September 2015. BRILINTA is indicated to reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or a history of myocardial infarction.

When do you take BRILINTA 60 mg?

Brilinta 60mg 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.

What is BRILINTA medicine used for?

BRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having another heart attack or dying from a heart attack or stroke, but BRILINTA (and similar antiplatelet drugs) can cause bleeding that can be serious and sometimes lead to death.

What are the different doses of BRILINTA?

In the management of ACS, initiate BRILINTA treatment with a 180 mg loading dose. Administer 90 mg twice daily during the first year after an ACS event. After one year administer 60 mg twice daily.

When is the best time to take brilinta?

Brilinta (ticagrelor) is an oral antiplatelet prescription medication that is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening. It is often prescribed together with aspirin for acute coronary syndrome (severe chest pain or a heart attack) or to help prevent a clot formation in a stent.

What does ticagrelor do for the heart?

The clot can stop blood flowing to the heart or brain and cause a heart attack or stroke. If you take it every day, ticagrelor stops platelets from clumping together to form unwanted blood clots, and helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Can you take brilinta once a day?

Brilinta comes as tablets that are taken twice a day, while Effient comes as tablets that are taken once a day. Both Brilinta and Effient should each be taken with daily aspirin.

How long should I take brilinta?

Brilinta is typically used for 6 to 12 months, or longer, after a stent or heart attack. It is given with low-dose aspirin to help prevent blood clots. Based on your use, you may receive Brilinta for different amounts of time.

Can you take BRILINTA once a day?

Does BRILINTA raise blood pressure?

Brilinta may reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, but may raise your risk of some problems including excessive bleeding, stomach upset, headaches, dizziness, nausea, irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), high or low blood pressure, chest pain, diarrhea, back pain, fatigue and shortness of breath.

How long can I take Brilinta?

Brilinta is typically used for 6 to 12 months, or longer, after a stent or heart attack. It is given with low-dose aspirin to help prevent blood clots. Based on your use, you may receive Brilinta for different amounts of time. Follow your doctor’s orders when taking Brilinta.

Can you take Brilinta once a day?

How much does Brilinta cost?

The cost for Brilinta oral tablet 60 mg is around $412 for a supply of 60 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Brilinta has been approved by the FDA.

How long does it take for Brilinta to work?

Brilinta is used for 6 to 12 months, or longer, depending upon your condition. It is very important to follow your doctor’s orders when taking Brilinta. It is given with low-dose aspirin to help prevent blood clots. If you stop taking Brilinta too soon, it can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke or death.

Is there a generic for Brilinta?

A generic version of Brilinta has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available – possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Brilinta and have been approved by the FDA: