AntiplateletPrescription only
Ticagrelor
Tablet
Quick Summary
Ticagrelor prevents platelets clumping and reduces the risk of another heart attack.
After a heart attack
Medical Uses
After a heart attack: Usually for 12 months with aspirin.
How it's taken
Taken twice daily as prescribed. Don't stop without medical advice.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you and how long to take it.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you. Follow their instructions and the label.
Common Side Effects
Breathlessness
Common and usually mild.
Bleeding
Bruising.
Slow heartbeat
Rarely.
Interactions
Other blood thinners and NSAIDs
Bleeding risk.
Some antifungals and antibiotics
Raise levels.
Critical Warnings
Bleeding
Black Box Warning: Seek urgent help for black stools, vomiting blood, severe headache or bleeding that won't stop.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Ticagrelor: drug information(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine