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Abtika 60mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Abtika 60mg Tablet is a product of Abbott Healthcare Private Limited

Composition: Ticagrelor (60mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 215.6

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All Details About Abtika 60mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Abtika 60mg Tablet

Description:

Abtika 60mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels, which helps to prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with heart disease.

Abtika 60mg Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina) who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people.


Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Abtika 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.


The most common side effects of this medicine are dyspnea (breathlessness) and bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. Mild breathlessness caused by this medicine usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away.


Abtika 60mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body, such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Earlier using the medicine, inform your doctor of any such problems.

Uses:

  • Prevention of Unstable angina
  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abtika 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Abtika

  • Bleeding
  • Pantingness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Abtika 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abtika 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abtika 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Abtika 60mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Dizziness, confusion, vertigo, and syncope have been reported in some patients. If you experience such symptoms, be cautious while driving or using machines.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abtika 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abtika 60mg Tablet is recommended.
Limited information is available on the use of Abtika 60mg Tablet in renal dialysis patients.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abtika 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Abtika 60mg Tablet is recommended.
Employ of Abtika 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Abtika 60mg Tablet an anticoagulant?

Abtika 60mg 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.

Can I drink alcohol with Abtika 60mg Tablet?

Drinking too much alcohol while taking Abtika 60mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.

What is the most important thing I should know about Abtika 60mg Tablet?

Abtika 60mg 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 Abtika 60mg 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.

What will happen if I stop taking Abtika 60mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking Abtika 60mg 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.

Should I stop taking Abtika 60mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment?

Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Abtika 60mg 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 Abtika 60mg Tablet again.

How long does Abtika 60mg Tablet take to work?

Abtika 60mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Abtika 60mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Retain taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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