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| | #REDIRECT [[Ticagrelor#Patient Counseling Information]] |
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| ==Patient Counseling Information==
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| See FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide)
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| ===Benefits and Risks===
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| * Tell patients to take BRILINTA exactly as prescribed.
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| * Inform patients not to discontinue BRILINTA without discussing it with the prescribing physician.
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| * Tell patients daily doses of aspirin should not exceed 100 mg and to avoid taking any other medications that contain aspirin.
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| * Tell patients to read the Medication Guide.
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| ===Bleeding===
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| Inform patients that they:
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| * Will bleed and bruise more easily
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| * Will take longer than usual to stop bleeding
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| * Should report any unanticipated, prolonged or excessive bleeding, or blood in their stool or urine.
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| ===Other Signs and Symptoms Requiring Medical Attention===
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| * Inform patients that BRILINTA can cause shortness of breath.
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| * Tell them to contact their doctor if they experience unexpected shortness of breath, especially if severe.
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| ===Invasive Procedures===
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| Instruct patients to:
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| * Inform physicians and dentists that they are taking BRILINTA before any surgery or dental procedure.
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| * Tell the doctor performing any surgery or dental procedure to talk to the prescribing physician before stopping BRILINTA.
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| ===Concomitant Medications===
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| * Tell patients to list all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications or dietary supplements they are taking or plan to take so the physician knows about other treatments that may affect bleeding risk (e.g. warfarin, heparin). <ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = BRILINTA (TICAGRELOR) TABLET [ASTRAZENECA LP] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=f7b3f443-e83d-4bf2-0e96-023448fed9a8 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = 26 February 2014 }}</ref>
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| ==References==
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| <ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = BRILINTA (TICAGRELOR) TABLET [ASTRAZENECA LP] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=f7b3f443-e83d-4bf2-0e96-023448fed9a8 | publisher = |date = | accessdate = 26 February 2014 }}</ref>
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