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Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Ticagrelor
- Manufactured by : PharmEvo Private Limited
- Drug Strength : 90 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 20s
- Product SKU : pu_pg_1323_1770
Anplag tablet contains Ticagrelor | belongs to Antiplatelet
Alternate brands of Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s
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How it works
Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s prevents the platelets from forming clots. It thus helps in the prevention of heart attacks or strokes in susceptible patients.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s
- Difficult and painful breathing severe
- Tightness of chest severe
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position severe
- Fainting severe
- Fast/irregular heart beat severe
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears severe
- Excessive sweating
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Bleeding gums severe
- Black or Tarry stools severe
- Unusual bleeding or bruising severe
- Increased menstrual flow
- Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet severe
- Bleeding from nose severe
Uses of Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
This medicine is used to reduce the rate of stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular death in patients with an acute coronary syndrome or history of myocardial infarction. It is used in a combination with aspirin and is considered superior to clopidogrel. It is normally given for at least 12 months following an event of an acute coronary syndrome.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration of the loading dose.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s or any other inactive ingredient present in the formulation.
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Uncontrolled active bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an active bleeding disorder that may be caused due to complications such as a peptic ulcer or hemorrhages in the head region due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
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Intracranial bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of bleeding inside the skull since the risk of recurrence of severe bleeding is significantly high.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
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Other medicines
Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Risk of bleeding
Use of this medicine may increase the chances of bleeding, especially in patients with a history of bleeding disorders. It is advised to manage the bleeding without discontinuing the use of this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Maintenance dose of aspirin
This medicine is normally used in a combination with aspirin. The dose of aspirin in a combination with this medicine should not exceed 100 mg.
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Dyspnea
Use of this medicine may cause breathing difficulties, especially in patients with a history of dyspnea. If the symptoms of dyspnea become very severe, then the use of this medicine should be discontinued.
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Termination of use
Discontinuing the use of this medicine may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related complications in some patients. If there is a clinical necessity to stop the use of this medicine, then the uptake of this medicine should be resumed as soon as possible.
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Heart rhythm abnormalities
Use of this medicine may cause heart rhythm abnormalities in some patients; the likelihood of occurrence is higher in patients with a history of heart-related complications like sick sinus syndrome, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, bradycardia related syncope not protected by a pacemaker, etc. Additional monitoring may be required in such cases since the risk of adverse events is significantly high. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Liver diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe impairment of liver function unless absolutely necessary. For mild to moderate impairment of liver function, this medicine may be given with appropriate dose adjustments and frequent monitoring of liver function tests.
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Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
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Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Atazanavir severe
- Phenobarbital severe
- Dalteparin severe
- Phenytoin severe
- Carbamazepine severe
- Mifepristone severe
- Clarithromycin severe
- Ketoconazole severe
- Rifampicin severe
- Apixaban severe
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver diseases and it is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases unless absolutely necessary. Regular monitoring of the liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution and monitoring in patients with a history of sick sinus syndrome, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, or bradycardia-related syncope not protected by a pacemaker since the risk of developing a severe decrease in heart rate is significantly high. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients that experience shortness of breath. Use of this medicine may worsen the episodes of dyspnea in some cases and hence, monitoring is advised. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
General Instructions
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Report any heart-related adverse events to the doctor while this medicine is being taken. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Ticagrelor [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/ticagrelor-1979-api [cited 28 september 2019]. 10 Jan 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - BRILINTA [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f7b3f443-e83d-4bf2-0e96-023448fed9a8 [cited 28 september 2019]. April 3, 2019
- drugbank.ca - Ticagrelor [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB08816 [cited 28 september 2019]. September 24, 2019
what are the adverse effects of Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s?
Dyspnoea, epistaxis, GI haemorrhage, subcutaneous or dermal bleeding, bruising.
What happens if I miss a dose of Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s?
Adults: A loading dose of 180 mg, then 90 mg twice daily for up to 12 mth. Children: Not recommended.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Anplag tablet 90 mg 20’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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