Brilinta Helps Treat the Following Conditions:

Unstable Angina

Unstable angina (also known as acute coronary syndrome) is a serious condition which should be treated as an emergency. The condition is caused by a reduction of blood flow to the heart as a result of atherosclerosis. It manifests as chest pain and can lead to heart attack.

Brilinta Active Ingredient 

Brilintacontains the active ingredient ticagrelor, an antiplatelet drug. Brilinta prevents platelets from sticking together and helps to stop the formation of blood clots. This ensures that blood circulates smoothly throughout the body.

Generic Brilinta Alternative

Generic alternatives to Brilinta are not yet available on this website.

General Drug Information

What is Brilinta and What Is It Used For?

Brilinta is prescribed together with low doses of aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in patients suffering from cardiovascular problems. This includes patients who suffer from unstable angina, or those who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke.

The medication is also prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke after certain procedures like stent placement, coronary artery bypass graft, and angioplasty.

Usage and Application

Brilinta should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.

Most patients are prescribed two daily oral doses. Patients are also usually prescribed one daily dose of aspirin (not more than 100 milligrams). Patients should follow their doctor’s instructions carefully.

Those who have trouble swallowing Brilinta may crush the tablet. Mix the crushed tablet with water in a glass and drink the mixture right away. To make sure you take your full dose, refill the glass with water, stir, and drink.

Brilinta should be taken regularly in order to experience its full benefit. To help patients remember, this medication should be taken at the same time every day.

Patients should not increase their dose or take Brilinta more often/longer than prescribed by their doctor. Their condition will not improve any faster and their risk of side effects will increase.

Patients should continue using Brilinta even if they feel well. Do not stop this medication without first consulting your physician. Those who stop the medication without consulting their doctor may face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.

Considerations Before Taking Brilinta

If you shop for Brilinta online, please note that you may encounter the drug under its generic name: ticagrelor.

Before starting treatment, patients must inform their doctor whether they are allergic to ticagrelor, the active ingredient in Brilinta. This medication may also contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergy.

It is also important to discuss a person’s medical history, especially relating to liver disease, gout, and irregular heartbeat. Patients should alert their physician about any bleeding conditions (e.g. bleeding in the brain, hemophilia, ulcers, and frequent nosebleeds). Any serious injuries or recent surgeries should also be discussed.

To lower the chance of cuts, bruises, and injuries, patients need to exercise caution with sharp objects like razors and nail cutters. Avoid contact sports.

Brilinta may cause dizziness. Patients should not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until they are in condition to do so safely. Alcohol and marijuana can exacerbate dizziness, so patients should limit alcoholic beverages and discuss marijuana use with their doctor.

Brilinta can cause stomach bleeding. The risk increases in patients who consume alcohol daily.

Before surgery or dental procedures, patients should inform their doctor or dentist about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products that they take. Some patients may be instructed to stop Brilinta for at least five days before surgery. When stopping and restarting this medication, patients need to carefully follow their doctor’s directions.

During pregnancy, Brilinta should only be used when clearly needed. Women must discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor.

It is not known whether Brilinta passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should consult their doctor before breastfeeding.

Delayed and Omitted Doses

Patients who miss a dose of Brilinta should take it as soon as they remember. If this happens near the time for the next dose, patients should skip the missed dose and proceed as usual. Patients should not double up on the dose to catch up.

Other Medications and Brilinta

Drug interactions may change the way Brilinta and its generic alternatives work, increasing the risk of side effects. Before starting treatment, speak with your doctor about all of the medications and supplements you are taking. Do not change your dose or stop taking this medication unless advised by a physician.

Some medications like antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel (e.g. Plavix) may interact negatively with Brilinta. Blood thinners like dabigatran and warfarin –as well as NSAIDs (e.g. Advil and Naprosyn) – have the same effect. The list also includes the abortion drug mifepristone.

A number of medications can affect the removal of Brilinta from the body, possibly changing how it works. These can include dexamethasone (prescribed for arthritis and immune system disorders), the antidepressant nefazodone, the antibiotic telithromycin, and rifamycin antibiotics (e.g. rifampin).

Additional examples include: azole antifungal medications (fluconazole and ketoconazole), drugs used to treat seizures (carbamazepine and phenytoin), and macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin). HIV protease inhibitors (e.g. atazanavir and ritonavir) and hepatitis C virus protease inhibitors (boceprevir and telaprevir) can also affect the removal of Brilinta from the body.

Patients should check the labels of all prescription and nonprescription medicines carefully. Many products contain pain relievers and fever reducers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. These substances are similar to Brilinta and may increase the risk of bleeding when combined.

Unless told otherwise by their doctor, patients who have been prescribed low doses of aspirin (up to 100 milligrams per day) to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke should continue taking it. Patients should discuss the safe use of such products with their pharmacist.

This document does not contain a full list of all possible interactions. Please consult with your physician before buying Brilinta or any of its generic alternatives.

Adverse Reactions

Patients are usually able to use Brilinta without serious negative side effects.

Common side effects include headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and nosebleeds. Patients should alert their doctor if these effects persist or worsen.

In rare cases, patients may experience serious bleeding. Patients should monitor for symptoms like easy bruising and bleeding, severe nosebleeds, and other types of bleeding which cannot be stopped. Additional symptoms include bloody or black stools, red or dark urine, and vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Patients should seek immediate medical assistance in the event of such symptoms.

Serious side effects also include irregular heartbeat and fainting.

Serious allergic reactions to Brilinta are rare, yet patients should be aware of allergy symptoms such as rash, itching and swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

How to Store Briinta

Different types of Brilinta have different storage requirements. Patients should check the product package or ask their pharmacist for more information. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Unwanted medication should be disposed of properly and should never be poured down drains or flushed down the toilet. Patients should consult a pharmacist or their local waste disposal company to find out more about safe disposal methods.

Brilinta Coupon

Although Brilinta coupons are available with other online pharmacies, customers will find that UDS prices are often much lower.