Product introduction
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is used in people who have recently had a heart attack or severe chest pain, or who have had a stent placed in the heart. It helps prevent further heart attacks, strokes and blood clots forming in the stent. It is usually taken together with aspirin, at the same time each day, and can be taken with or without food.
Storage: Store below 30°C.
Uses of Brilinta 90mg Tablet
- Prevention of unstable angina
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Brilinta 90mg Tablet
This medicine is an antiplatelet that stops blood cells called platelets from clumping together, which lowers the chance of a harmful clot blocking a blood vessel. By doing so it helps prevent chest pain (unstable angina) from progressing to a full heart attack and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at high risk.
Side effects of Brilinta 90mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Bleeding
- Breathlessness
How to use Brilinta 90mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and for the duration advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, ideally at the same time each day.
How Brilinta 90mg Tablet works
Brilinta 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine. It works by stopping platelets in the blood from sticking together, which reduces the formation of harmful blood clots inside the blood vessels.
Substitutes for Brilinta 90mg Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is not known whether drinking alcohol with this medicine is safe. Check with your doctor, as alcohol may irritate the stomach and add to bleeding risk.
There is not enough information on its safety in pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the possible benefits against the risks before prescribing it.
Use with caution while breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise stopping breastfeeding until the medicine has cleared from your body.
It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or changes in vision, so avoid driving if you are affected.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease; a dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor.
It is generally safe to use if prescribed, but it should be avoided in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor.
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day, along with any aspirin your doctor has prescribed.
- Be careful while shaving or using sharp objects, as this medicine makes you more prone to bleeding.
- Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, as this raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Tell any doctor or dentist that you take it, as it may need to be paused before surgery.
- Mild breathlessness may occur when you start; it usually settles on its own, but report severe breathlessness.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Triazolopyrimidines |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action class | P2Y12-ADP Receptor Antagonists |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brilinta a blood thinner or an anticoagulant?
It is an antiplatelet medicine, not an anticoagulant. It stops platelets from clumping together rather than acting on the clotting proteins in blood.
How quickly does it start working?
It begins to act quite fast, generally within about 30 minutes of taking a dose.
What happens if I stop taking it?
Stopping increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke, and this is especially dangerous for people who have a heart stent. Never stop without your doctor's guidance.
Do I need to stop it before surgery?
Often yes. Your doctor may advise stopping it around 5 days before a planned procedure to lower the risk of bleeding. Do not stop on your own.
What is the main risk to watch for?
Because it prevents clots, it can also increase bleeding, which in some cases can be serious. Report any unusual or heavy bleeding to your doctor promptly.