Torplat 90 mg Tablet

Composition of Torplat 90 mg Tablet

Torplat 90 mg Tablet contains Ticagrelor (90mg). It belongs to the Blood thinner class of medicines.

Uses of Torplat 90 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. Torplat 90 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 Torplat 90 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 Torplat 90 mg Tablet works

Torplat 90 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 Torplat 90 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. Torplat 90 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 Torplat 90 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

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Torplat 90 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Torplat 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 Torplat 90 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools.

Do not take Torplat if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk. Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk — never add one yourself. Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

How to store Torplat 90 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Torplat 90 mg Tablet

For best results, take it at the same time every day. Torplat 90 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 Torplat 90 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:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Drug class:

Blood thinner

Chemical class:

Triazolopyrimidines