Ticagrelor Flashcards
How does ticagrelor work
It acts directly on adp receptor to inhibit its action it’s not a prodrug doesn’t need to be broke down
What is another name for ticagrelor
Brilinta
What is one effective thing about ticagrelor
It works faster, it’s more potent, it’s reversible effects, less variability of response
What does ticagrelor increase the incidence of
Dyspnea Or shortness of breath in 14% of patients
What is holter monitoring
Look it up
What other adverse effects does ticagrelor cause
Because its similar in structure to adenosine it has similar side effects that it would cause dyspnea, ventricular pauses on holter monitoring av pause, and higher levels of uric acid and creatinine
What dose of aspirin should not be used with ticagrelor and why
Aspirin at doses higher than 100mg/day lowers effectiveness there is no reason for it.
