Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Tell all medical doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists you go to that you are taking this medicine. Ticagrelor may increase the risk of serious bleeding during a surgery, other medical procedures (eg, coronary artery bypass graft or CABG), or some kinds of dental work. You may need to stop using this medicine at least 5 days before a surgery, medical procedure, or dental work. The results of some medical tests may also be affected by this medicine.
Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine without checking first with your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of having a heart attack, blood clotting problems, or other serious conditions.
While you are using this medicine, if you have any kind of bleeding, it may take longer than usual to stop, especially if you hurt yourself. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.
This medicine may increase your chance of bleeding or bruising. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine or stools, or pinpoint red spots on your skin. Avoid picking your nose. If you need to blow your nose, blow it gently.
Tell your doctor right away if you have chest tightness, or difficult or trouble breathing when asleep or awake. These could be symptoms of a serious lung or breathing problem (eg, central sleep apnea, Cheyne-Stokes respiration).
This medicine may cause heart rhythm problems (eg, bradyarrhythmia). Check with your doctor right away if you have chest pain or discomfort, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting, trouble breathing, slow or irregular heartbeat, or unusual tiredness.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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