Ticaplat 90mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet or blood thinners. It reduces the formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels. This helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. Ticaplat 90mg Tablet is also used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents in such people. Your doctor will also prescribe aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine, along with this medicine. Ticaplat 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke. The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. Some people may develop mild breathlessness after taking this medicine, however, this usually resolves on its own with continued treatment. Let your doctor know if bleeding persists or if the breathlessness worsens or does not go away. Ticaplat 90mg Tablet is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain. It is also not recommended for people with liver diseases. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any such problems.

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If you miss a dose of Ticaplat 90mg 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.

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• Q. Q. Is Ticaplat 90mg Tablet an anticoagulant??
  Ans: Ticaplat 90mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or blood thinner. It makes your blood flow through your blood vessels more easily, reducing the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
• Q. Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ticaplat 90mg Tablet??
  Ans: Drinking too much alcohol while taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet can irritate your stomach. This can increase your risk of getting a stomach ulcer. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine.
• Q. Q. What is the most important thing I should know about Ticaplat 90mg Tablet? ?
  Ans: Ticaplat 90mg Tablet is a blood thinner which lowers your chance of getting or dying from a heart attack or stroke. However, this blood thinning property of Ticaplat 90mg Tablet (and similar drugs) can cause serious bleeding and may even lead to death in some cases. The need for blood transfusions or surgery may arise in cases of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding.
• Q. Q. What will happen if I stop taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet??
  Ans: Do not stop taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Doing this may increase your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. Moreover, people being treated with a stent should continue taking it, as stopping this medicine may increase the risk of getting a blood clot in the stent. As a result, the person may become susceptible to a heart attack or even death.
• Q. Q. Will I need to stop Ticaplat 90mg Tablet before having surgery or dental treatment??
  Ans: Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet 5 days before surgery. This will help decrease your risk of excessive bleeding during your surgery or procedure. Your doctor will advise you when to start taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet again.
• Q. Q. How long does Ticaplat 90mg Tablet take to work??
  Ans: Ticaplat 90mg Tablet starts working within 30 minutes of taking your first dose. You may not feel any different after you start taking Ticaplat 90mg Tablet, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well, as you will still be getting its benefits.

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