Brilinta 60 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to prevent serious heart problems such as heart attack, stroke, and blood clot formation. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antiplatelets, also called blood thinners. This medicine is commonly prescribed for patients with heart disease, especially those who have had a recent heart attack or underwent stent placement. By reducing the stickiness of platelets, Brilinta lowers the risk of future cardiovascular events. It is typically taken in combination with low-dose aspirin for maximum protective benefit.
Regular use of Brilinta helps maintain smooth blood flow through arteries, especially in people prone to clotting. However, it is not suitable for patients with active bleeding or severe liver problems. Always follow your doctor’s instructions while using this medication, and do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice.
Uses
- Prevention of Unstable angina
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Brilinta 60
- Prevents heart attacks in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease.
- Reduces risk of stroke by preventing clot formation in blood vessels.
- Helps keep coronary stents open by preventing clotting inside them.
- Works well with aspirin to boost protection against blood clots.
- Improves long-term survival in heart patients by lowering recurrence of major cardiac events.
How Brilinta 60 Tablet works
Brilinta acts directly on platelets, the tiny blood cells responsible for clotting. It blocks a specific receptor on their surface. This receptor is called P2Y12, and it signals platelets to clump together. When Brilinta binds to it, platelets can’t stick to each other. This reduces the risk of a clot forming in narrowed arteries. Less clotting means better blood flow to the heart and brain. As a result, it lowers the chances of a heart attack or stroke. Brilinta starts working within hours of the first dose. It should be taken at the same time every day for best results. You can take it with or without food. Avoid missing doses to keep your protection consistent.
Side effects
- Bleeding
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
