Comparing Brilinta vs Ticagrelor
| Brilinta | Ticagrelor |
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| Brilinta (ticagrelor) | Ticagrelor |
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Prescription only
Brilinta blocks a substance called ADP (adenosine-5-diphosphate) which plays a crucial role in blood clotting and may be given together with aspirin to people who have had a heart attack or with... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Ischemic Stroke - Prophylaxis, Myocardial Infarction - Prophylaxis, Prevention of... View more |
Related suggestions Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis
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| More about Brilinta (ticagrelor) | More about Ticagrelor | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Brilinta has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 96 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 62% reported a negative effect. |
Ticagrelor has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 110 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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Common side effects include:
See also: Brilinta side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: ticagrelor side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Brilinta prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Brilinta | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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12.8 hours |
12.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with Brilinta:
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A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with ticagrelor:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 20, 2011 |
July 20, 2011 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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