Interactions
The interaction of brilinta with other medications in the body can change how it works. This could affect its effectiveness and increase its risk for serious side effects. It is vital that you let your doctor know about all the products you are using, including prescription, nonprescription, and herbal products. You also shouldn’t start, stop or change the dosage of any medication without your doctor’s approval.
Examples of products that may interact with ticagrelor include:
- Mifepristone
- Antiplatelet drugs such as Clopidogrel
- Blood thinners such as dabigatran
- NSAIDS [6] such as ibuprofen
Some other medications may affect the ticagrelor, which may affect how ticagrelor works; an example of such drugs includes:
- Dexamethasone
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Hepatitis C virus inhibitors [7]
- Macrolide antibiotics
- Drugs used to treat seizures
Carefully check the labels of all your medicine since many medications contain NSAIDs. These drugs are similar to ticagrelor, which could increase your risk of side effects when taken together. However, your doctor may recommend a light dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke [8].
Certain medications also interfere with some lab tests like functional platelet tests, resulting in false results. Your lab personnel should also know about all the drugs you are taking.