Is there a generic for Brilinta?
Is generic ticagrelor available?
Yes, a generic for Brilinta has been approved by the FDA.
The generic medicine name for Brilinta is ticagrelor.
Generic ticagrelor 90mg from the manufacturer Hisun Pharm Hangzhou has been approved by the FDA on January 23, 2019 but is not available in pharmacies yet.
For more information on generic medicine availability click here: Generic Drugs - Availability and Patent Status
References
- Generic Brilinta Availability: accessed June 22,2022: https://www.drugs.com/availability/generic-brilinta.html
- Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations: Accessed June 22, 2022: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/search_product.cfm
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How long do I have to take Brilinta after a stent or heart attack?
Brilinta is typically used for 6 to 12 months, or longer, after a stent or heart attack. Follow your doctor’s orders when taking Brilinta. It is given with low-dose aspirin to help prevent blood clots. If you stop taking Brilinta too soon, it can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke or death. Continue reading
What foods should I eat or avoid when taking Brilinta?
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Brilinta (ticagrelor). Grapefruit juice can inhibit (block) one of the enzymes (3A4) needed to break down Brilinta for excretion from the body. Drinking grapefruit juice with Brilinta may increase the antiplatelet effect of your medicine and increase the risk for bleeding. Continue reading
Can you drink alcohol while taking Brilinta?
There is no reported drug-drug interaction in the manufacturer's product label between alcohol (ethanol) and Brilinta. However, as a precaution, you should avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Brilinta and aspirin. Drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin can increase the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding. Continue reading
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