Tikacad
Tikacad Products are primarily used for
Heart attack, Prevention of heart attack and stroke, Unstable angina
About Tikacad Products
Uses of Tikacad Products
Ticagrelor is used for heart attack, prevention of heart attack and stroke and unstable angina. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Tikacad Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tikacad are Nausea, Dizziness, Vertigo, Increased uric acid level in blood, Shortness of breath, Gout, Headache, Fainting, Hypotension (low blood pressure), ECG changes, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood.
How Tikacad Products work
Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Patient Concerns about Tikacad Products
Frequently asked questions about Tikacad Products
Frequently asked questions about Ticagrelor
Q. Is Tikacad 90 Tablet an anticoagulant?
Tikacad 90 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It helps blood flow more easily through the blood vessels, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Tikacad 90 Tablet?
Drinking too much alcohol while taking Tikacad 90 Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Tikacad 90 Tablet?
Tikacad 90 Tablet is a blood thinner, which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood-thinning property of Tikacad 90 Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause severe bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Tikacad 90 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Tikacad 90 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
Q. Should I stop taking Tikacad 90 Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?
Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Tikacad 90 Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Tikacad 90 Tablet again.
Q. How long does Tikacad 90 Tablet take to work?
Tikacad 90 Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Tikacad 90 Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.
Products for Tikacad
Tikacad 90 Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
MRP
₹260.4
Tikacad 90 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹260.4
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