Who can take ticagrelor
Most adults aged 18 or over can take ticagrelor.
Who may not be able to take ticagrelor
Ticagrelor is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to ticagrelor or any other medicine
- have recently had surgery or have any injuries that are currently bleeding a lot, such as a wound
- have ever had a stomach ulcer
- have breathing difficulties, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- have an abnormal heart rate (arrhythmia)
- have had bleeding in your brain (a brain haemorrhage) or a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain (haemorrhagic stroke)
- have gout or high levels of a chemical called uric acid in your body
- have liver problems
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding