Ticagrelor patient counseling information

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]

Patient Counseling Information

See FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide)

Benefits and Risks

• Tell patients to take BRILINTA exactly as prescribed.
• Inform patients not to discontinue BRILINTA without discussing it with the prescribing physician.
• Tell patients daily doses of aspirin should not exceed 100 mg and to avoid taking any other medications that contain aspirin.
• Tell patients to read the Medication Guide.

Bleeding

Inform patients that they:

• Will bleed and bruise more easily
• Will take longer than usual to stop bleeding
• Should report any unanticipated, prolonged or excessive bleeding, or blood in their stool or urine.

Other Signs and Symptoms Requiring Medical Attention

• Inform patients that BRILINTA can cause shortness of breath.
• Tell them to contact their doctor if they experience unexpected shortness of breath, especially if severe.

Invasive Procedures

Instruct patients to:

• Inform physicians and dentists that they are taking BRILINTA before any surgery or dental procedure.
• Tell the doctor performing any surgery or dental procedure to talk to the prescribing physician before stopping BRILINTA.

Concomitant Medications

• 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).