About Hitica Tablet 60 mg
Hitica Tablet 60 mg contains Ticagrelor, an antiplatelet used for long term heart attack prevention.
Hitica Tablet 60 mg Uses
- Continues clot prevention beyond the first year after a heart attack
- Lowers the long term risk of a second heart attack or stroke
- Maintains protection in patients with a history of coronary artery disease
- Used as a lower maintenance dose after the initial 90mg treatment phase
Hitica Tablet 60 mg Benefits
- Lower dose designed to reduce bleeding risk during long term use
- Suitable for extended therapy beyond 12 months when a doctor recommends it
- Maintains strong antiplatelet protection with a gentler side effect profile
- Convenient twice daily dosing schedule
What Experts Say
The 60mg strength of ticagrelor is used for extended secondary prevention in patients who have already completed a year of standard dual antiplatelet therapy after a heart attack. It still blocks the P2Y12 receptor on platelets but at a lower dose intended to balance ongoing clot protection against bleeding risk.
Cardiologists typically move a patient from the 90mg to the 60mg strength once the highest risk period after a cardiac event has passed, based on trial evidence showing continued benefit with fewer bleeding complications at this lower dose over the following years.
Given how common recurrent cardiovascular events are among heart patients in Pakistan, many of whom stop antiplatelet therapy too early, doctors emphasize that this maintenance dose still requires strict daily adherence. Missing doses or stopping without medical advice can quickly restore the risk of stent blockage or another heart attack.
Drug Class
- Antiplatelet Agent
- P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitor
Hitica Tablet 60 mg Uses in Urdu
- پہلے سال کے بعد خون کے لوتھڑے سے طویل مدتی بچاؤ
- دوبارہ ہارٹ اٹیک یا فالج کا خطرہ کم کرنا
- دل کی بیماری کے مریضوں میں تحفظ برقرار رکھنا
- 90 ملی گرام کے بعد کم مقدار میں طویل علاج کے لیے استعمال
Hitica Tablet 60 mg formula
How to use Hitica Tablet 60 mg?
- Take Hitica Tablet 60 mg twice daily exactly as prescribed by your cardiologist
- Take with or without food at consistent times each day
- Continue taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
- Do not stop without medical advice, even if you feel well
- Usually taken together with a low dose aspirin unless your doctor advises otherwise
Drug Interactions
- Aspirin: Doses above 100mg daily can reduce ticagrelor's effectiveness
- Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Clarithromycin): Can raise ticagrelor levels and bleeding risk
- Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (Rifampicin, Carbamazepine): Can lower ticagrelor's effectiveness
- Other Anticoagulants: Combining with warfarin or similar drugs raises bleeding risk
- Digoxin: Ticagrelor can raise digoxin levels, requiring monitoring
Risks and warnings
- Bleeding Risk: Still increases bruising and bleeding risk, though generally less than the 90mg dose
- Breathlessness: Some patients notice mild shortness of breath during treatment
- Surgery Caution: Stop at least 5 days before planned surgery unless advised otherwise
- Liver Impairment: Use cautiously in patients with moderate to severe liver disease
- Early Discontinuation: Stopping without medical advice raises the risk of a repeat cardiac event
Hitica Tablet 60 mg Side Effects
- Easy bruising or minor bleeding
- Mild shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
- Dizziness
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Slow heart rate in some patients
- Serious bleeding in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place away from sunlight
- Keep tablets in their original blister until needed
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
