Brilinta 90

Tablet · AstraZeneca
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Brilinta 90 is a tablet made by AstraZeneca that contains Ticagrelor 90 mg. Ticagrelor is a blood thinner (antiplatelet): prevents clots after a heart attack or stent, usually with low-dose aspirin.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ticagrelor90 mg

What it is used for

Prevents clots after a heart attack or stent, usually with low-dose aspirin.

How it works

A stronger antiplatelet used with aspirin after a heart attack or stent.

How to take it

Usually 90 mg twice a day. Do not stop early without your heart doctor.

Common side effects

  • Breathlessness (usually mild)
  • Bruising
  • Nosebleeds

Get medical help straight away if

  • Serious bleeding
  • Fainting
  • Blood in stool or urine

Be careful

Increases bleeding risk; can cause breathlessness. Do not stop without your cardiologist.

Other medicines and interactions

Keep aspirin at 75 to 150 mg. Clarithromycin, ketoconazole and ritonavir must be avoided. Raises simvastatin levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (1)

Axcer 90

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Brilinta 60

Common questions

What is Brilinta 90?

Brilinta 90 is a tablet by AstraZeneca containing Ticagrelor 90 mg.

What is Brilinta 90 used for?

Prevents clots after a heart attack or stent, usually with low-dose aspirin.

How should I take Brilinta 90?

Usually 90 mg twice a day. Do not stop early without your heart doctor. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Brilinta 90?

Common side effects include: Breathlessness (usually mild), bruising, nosebleeds. Get medical help straight away for: Serious bleeding, fainting, blood in stool or urine.

Does Brilinta 90 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Brilinta 90 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Brilinta 90?

Brands with the same composition: Axcer 90. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

🔎 Search another medicine

For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.