Hitica Tablet 90 mg

About Hitica Tablet 90 mg

Hitica Tablet 90 mg Uses

• Prevents blood clots after a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome)
• Reduces the risk of stent blockage after angioplasty
• Lowers the chance of a second heart attack or stroke
• Used alongside aspirin during the first year after a cardiac event

Hitica Tablet 90 mg Benefits

• Works faster than older antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel
• Reduces cardiovascular death in high risk heart patients
• Does not require genetic testing to check effectiveness
• Backed by large international heart trials at this exact dose

What Experts Say

Ticagrelor blocks the P2Y12 receptor on platelets, stopping them from clumping together and forming clots inside narrowed or stented coronary arteries. The 90mg strength is the standard acute phase dose used twice daily during the first twelve months after a heart attack or coronary stent.

Cardiologists favor ticagrelor over older antiplatelet drugs in high risk patients because its effect is more predictable and reversible, and it does not depend on liver enzyme activation the way clopidogrel does. It is almost always prescribed together with low dose aspirin during this initial period.

Pakistan carries a heavy and rising burden of premature coronary artery disease, which means many patients need reliable dual antiplatelet therapy after a cardiac event. Doctors monitor for bleeding, breathlessness and bruising closely during this 90mg phase, since ticagrelor carries a higher bleeding risk than older agents in exchange for stronger clot prevention.

Drug Class

• Antiplatelet Agent
• P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitor

Hitica Tablet 90 mg formula

• Ticagrelor

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Hitica Tablet 90 mg?

• Take Hitica Tablet 90 mg exactly as prescribed by your cardiologist, usually twice daily
• Take with or without food, at roughly the same times each day
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose
• Usually combined with a low dose aspirin as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin: Doses above 100mg daily reduce ticagrelor's effectiveness
• Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Clarithromycin): Can raise ticagrelor levels and increase bleeding risk
• Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (Rifampicin, Carbamazepine): Can reduce ticagrelor's effectiveness
• Other Blood Thinners: Combining with warfarin or other anticoagulants raises bleeding risk further
• Simvastatin or Lovastatin: High doses may need adjustment when combined with ticagrelor

Risks and warnings

• Bleeding Risk: Increases the chance of bruising, nosebleeds and serious internal bleeding
• Breathlessness: Some patients experience new or worsening shortness of breath
• Surgery Caution: Must be stopped at least 5 days before planned surgery unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with moderate to severe liver disease
• Sudden Stopping: Stopping early raises the risk of stent blockage and heart attack

Hitica Tablet 90 mg Side Effects

• Bruising or bleeding more easily than usual
• Shortness of breath, especially early in treatment
• Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea or diarrhea
• Slow heart rate in some patients
• Serious internal bleeding in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the blister strip sealed until each dose is due
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use beyond the printed expiry date