TICAGRELOR Flashcards
1
Q
CLASSIFICATION
A
Antithrombotic drugs- antiplatelet
2
Q
PRESENTATION
A
90mg tablets
3
Q
INDICATIONS
A
STEMI - for PCI
4
Q
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
A
- Hypersensitivity to ticagrelor or any of the exipients
- Active pathalogical bleeding
- History of intracranial haemorrhage
- Severe hepatic impairment (liver not doing its job)
5
Q
DOSAGE
A
180mg PO
PAEDIATRIC:
NOT INDICATED
6
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
A
-Dyspnoea
-Epistaxis
-Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
-Subcutaneous/dermal bleeding
-Bruising/procedural site haemorrhage
7
Q
CAN YOU GIVE IF OTHER ANTI-PLATELET MEDICATION HAS BEEN GIVEN?
A
NO BABES, THEY MIGHT BLEED TO DEATH
(Aspirin is ok tho)
