Ticagrelor: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for prevention of heart attack and stent blockage after acute coronary syndrome. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ticagrelor works
Ticagrelor blocks a receptor on platelets called P2Y12. Platelets are the blood cells that clump together to form clots, and blocking this receptor makes them less sticky. This reduces the chance of a clot forming in narrowed coronary arteries or inside a stent.
What is Ticagrelor used for?
- Prevention of heart attack and stent blockage after acute coronary syndrome
Ticagrelor is used together with low-dose aspirin after a heart attack or an episode of unstable angina (acute coronary syndrome), including in people who have had a stent fitted. It lowers the risk of another heart attack, stroke, a clot forming inside a stent and death from heart disease. It may also be used longer term in some people with a past heart attack who remain at high risk.
Side effects of Ticagrelor
Because Ticagrelor reduces clotting, some of its side effects relate to bleeding. Common ones include:
- Shortness of breath
- Bruising more easily
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Headache
- Stomach upset
Get urgent medical help for bleeding that will not stop, blood in urine, black or tarry stools, vomiting or coughing up blood, or a sudden severe headache, weakness or confusion.
Precautions and warnings
- Never stop taking Ticagrelor on your own, especially in the months after a stent, as this can sharply raise the risk of a heart attack or stent clot.
- Tell any doctor, dentist or surgeon that you take it before any procedure, as it may need to be paused under your cardiologist's guidance.
- Let your doctor know if you have had bleeding problems, a stroke caused by bleeding, severe liver disease, asthma or COPD, or a slow heart rhythm.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen unless advised, and tell your doctor about other blood thinners and medicines such as clarithromycin, some antifungals and HIV medicines.
- Breathlessness is common and often mild, but report it if it is troublesome. Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions about Ticagrelor
What is the price of Ticagrelor in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ticagrelor products currently in stock range from Rs 823 to Rs 2,210 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tissara 90mg Tablet at Rs 823. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ticagrelor are available in Pakistan?
Ticagrelor is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Virata (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Anplag (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Tissara (Ferozsons Laboratories), Hitica (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd) and Liberlor (Lci Pharmaceuticals).Do I need a prescription for Ticagrelor?
Yes. Ticagrelor is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Ticagrelor be used during pregnancy?
Breathlessness is common and often mild, but report it if it is troublesome. Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor.
Are all Ticagrelor brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Ticagrelor in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Ticagrelor brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 5 products containing Ticagrelor from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
