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DRUG ICARDS
Ticagrelor
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mechanism of action | Ticagrelor has antiplatelet activity. It produces reversible inhibition of the ADP receptor on platelets, decreasing platelet aggregation |
| Indications | STEMI, in conjunction with the primary PCI pathway |
| Contraindication | Known severe allergy |
| Caution (3) | -Clinically significant bleeding, Ticagrelor will increase bleeding. -At risk of bleeding. -Pregnancy |
| Dosage | 180mg for an adult Usual preparation 90mg tablets |