Uses of Aspirin+Ticagrelor

The combination of Aspirin+Ticagrelor is used to prevent blood clot formation in the body following a heart attack or stroke. It also prevents the recurrence of heart complications in patients who have undergone stent implantation or any procedures to unclog blocked blood vessels supplying the heart (such as PCI).

Therapeutic Category

Aspirin: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Ticagrelor: Antiplatelet agents

How Aspirin+Ticagrelor works

Both Aspirin+Ticagrelor prevents the clumping of platelets (a type of blood cells that causes blood clot) within the blood vessels. This reduces the risk of clot formation within the blood vessels and improves blood flow to all parts of body.

Common side effects of Aspirin+Ticagrelor

• indigestion, diarrhea
• increased tendency of bleeding or bruising (including from minor cuts)
• joint pain
• headache, dizziness with spinning sensation
• nausea, constipation
• skin rash or itching
• low blood pressure (causing dizziness and blurred vision)
• nosebleeds, bleeding gums

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• unusual or prolonged bleeding tendency (such as coughing up blood, blood in urine, or black or blood-stained stools, bleeding in the stomach or bowels, unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin, nasal bleeds, bleeding in the eye, bleeding inside the head, bleeding in the lung or joints)
• sudden numbness or weakness of the arm, leg or face, especially on one side of the body, confusion, difficulty in speaking or understanding others, difficulty in walking, loss of balance, sudden dizziness, severe headache
• bleeding under the skin causing red-purplish spots on the skin, with or without tiredness or jaundice
• severe shortness of breath or asthma attacks

Health Tips for Aspirin+Ticagrelor

• Take the prescribed dose of Aspirin and Ticagrelor exactly as instructed by your healthcare provider. Do not alter the dosage or frequency without consulting them
• Aspirin and Ticagrelor can be taken with or without food. However, following a consistent routine is advisable. If you experience stomach upset, taking it with food may help
• Before taking Aspirin and Ticagrelor, inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming surgery (including minor dental surgeries), as these medicines might make you bleed more
• Avoid concomitant use of blood thinners along with Aspirin and Ticagrelor
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Aspirin and Ticagrelor as it may increase the risk of side effects