Ticagrelor - Warnings and Precautions
The following warnings and precautions are taken directly from the US FDA-approved drug label for Ticagrelor. This is the same information dispensing pharmacists read.
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WARNING: BLEEDING RISK Ticagrelor tablets, like other antiplatelet agents, can cause significant, sometimes fatal bleeding ( 5.1 , 6.1 ). Do not use ticagrelor tablets in patients with active pathological bleeding or a history of intracranial hemorrhage ( 4.1 , 4.2 ). Do not start ticagrelor tablets in patients undergoing urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) ( 5.1 , 6.1 ). If possible, manage bleeding without discontinuing ticagrelor tablets. Stopping ticagrelor tablets increases the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events . WARNING: BLEEDING RISK See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Ticagrelor tablets , like other antiplatelet agents, can cause significant, sometimes fatal bleeding. ( 5.1 , 6.1 ) Do not use ticagrelor tablets in patients with active pathological bleeding or a history of intracranial hemorrhage. ( 4.1 , 4.2 ) Do not start ticagrelor tablets in patients undergoing urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). ( 5.1 , 6.1 ) If possible, manage bleeding without discontinuing ticagrelor tablets. Stopping ticagrelor tablets increases the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Dyspnea was reported more frequently with ticagrelor tablets than with control agents in clinical trials.
Dyspnea from ticagrelor tablets are self-limiting.
Severe Hepatic Impairment: Likely increase in exposure to ticagrelor.
Laboratory Test Interference: False negative platelet functional test results have been reported for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).
Ticagrelor tablets are not expected to impact PF4 antibody testing for HIT.
5.1 Risk of Bleeding Drugs that inhibit platelet function including ticagrelor tablets increase the risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions and Adverse Reactions ].
Patients treated for acute ischemic stroke or TIA Patients at NIHSS greater than 5 and patients receiving thrombolysis were excluded from THALES and use of ticagrelor tablets in such patients is not recommended.
5.2 Discontinuation of Ticagrelor Tablets in Patients Treated for Coronary Artery Disease Discontinuation of ticagrelor tablets will increase the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death in patients being treated for coronary artery disease.
If ticagrelor tablets must be temporarily discontinued (e.g., to treat bleeding or for significant surgery), restart it as soon as possible.
When possible, interrupt therapy with ticagrelor tablets for five days prior to surgery that has a major risk of bleeding.
Resume ticagrelor tablets as soon as hemostasis is achieved.
5.3 Dyspnea In clinical trials, about 14% (PLATO and PEGASUS) to 21% (THEMIS) of patients treated with ticagrelor tablets developed dyspnea.
Dyspnea was usually mild to moderate in intensity and often resolved during continued treatment but led to study drug discontinuation in 0.9% (PLATO), 1.0% (THALES), 4.3% (PEGASUS), and 6.9% (THEMIS) of patients.
In a substudy of PLATO, 199 subjects underwent pulmonary function testing irrespective of whether they reported dyspnea.
There was no indication of an adverse effect on pulmonary function assessed after one month or after at least 6 months of chronic treatment.
If a patient develops new, prolonged, or worsened dyspnea that is determined to be related to ticagrelor tablets, no specific treatment is required; continue ticagrelor tablets without interruption if possible.
In the case of intolerable dyspnea requiring discontinuation of ticagrelor tablets, consider prescribing another antiplatelet agent.
5.4 Bradyarrhythmias Ticagrelor can cause ventricular pauses [see Adverse Reactions ].
Bradyarrhythmias including AV block have been reported in the postmarketing setting.
Patients with a history of sick sinus syndrome, 2 nd or 3 rd degree AV block or bradycardia-related syncope not protected by a pacemaker were excluded from clinical studies and may be at increased risk of developing bradyarrhythmias with ticagrelor.
5.5 Severe Hepatic Impairment Avoid use of ticagrelor tablets in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Severe hepatic impairment is likely to increase serum concentration of ticagrelor.
There are no studies of ticagrelor tablets patients with severe hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology ].
5.6 Central Sleep Apnea Central sleep apnea (CSA) including Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) has been reported in the post-marketing setting in patients taking ticagrelor, including recurrence or worsening of CSA/CSR following rechallenge.
If central sleep apnea is suspected, consider further clinical assessment.
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