Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Composition of Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Tikleen-60 mg Tablet contains Ticagrelor (60mg).

Uses of Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Prevention of Unstable angina Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Key benefits

• In Prevention of Unstable angina Unstable angina happens when you get sudden or worsening chest pain because the heart is not getting a steady blood supply. Tikleen 60 Tablet helps to prevent angina and lowers the chance that the condition will progress into a full heart attack or cause an immediate life-threatening event. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Tikleen 60 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries
• helping the blood flow freely around your body and preventing a heart attack or stroke (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). To achieve maximum benefits
• take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes. It is often prescribed with a low dose of aspirin
• which also helps prevent blood from clotting. Show More

How Tikleen-60 mg Tablet works

Tikleen 60 Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

How to take Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

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. Tikleen 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Tikleen 60 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Tikleen-60 mg than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Tikleen-60 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Tikleen-60 mg. Some combinations can change how Tikleen-60 mg works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

Store Tikleen-60 mg below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Tikleen-60 mg Tablet

For best results, take it at the same time every day. Tikleen 60 Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails. Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor, as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke. If you are scheduled to undergo surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to temporarily stop taking Tikleen 60 Tablet. You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Chemical class:

Triazolopyrimidines