Xygrel-AS Combikit
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ticagrelor (90mg) + Aspirin (75mg) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 568 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Xygrel-AS Kit?
If you miss a dose of Xygrel-AS Combikit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Xygrel-AS Combikit Reviews
Xygrel-AS Combikit is a combination of two medicines. It is used to prevent heart attacks. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together. This lowers the formation of harmful blood clots and lowers the risk of a heart attack.
Xygrel-AS Combikit may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking the medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack.
The most common side effect of Xygrel-AS Combikit is bleeding. You may have nosebleeds, heavier periods, or bruising. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about bleeding. Other potential side effects include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and breathlessness.
Xygrel-AS Combikit is not suitable for some people. Do not use it if you are bleeding, you have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, you have severe liver disease, or you are taking certain medicines. Before taking the medicine, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
Xygrel-AS Combikit may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking the medicine, it may increase your chance of having a heart attack.
The most common side effect of Xygrel-AS Combikit is bleeding. You may have nosebleeds, heavier periods, or bruising. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about bleeding. Other potential side effects include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and breathlessness.
Xygrel-AS Combikit is not suitable for some people. Do not use it if you are bleeding, you have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, you have severe liver disease, or you are taking certain medicines. Before taking the medicine, consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
How Xygrel-AS Combikit Works
Xygrel-AS Combikit is a combination of two medicines : Ticagrelor and Aspirin. Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet medication while Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. Together, they work by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
How to Use Xygrel-AS Combikit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Xygrel-AS Combikit may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Xygrel-AS Combikit
- In Prevention of Heart attack: Xygrel-AS Combikit prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.
Uses of Xygrel-AS Combikit
- Prevention of Heart attack
Xygrel-AS Combikit Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xygrel-AS Combikit. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xygrel-AS Combikit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Xygrel-AS Combikit alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xygrel-AS Combikit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Xygrel-AS Combikit in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Xygrel-AS Combikit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- This medicine increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.
- You may experience shortness of breath in the initial weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if it becomes worse or persists for long.
- Inform your doctor if you are scheduled to undergo surgery or dental treatment.
- Xygrel-AS Combikit is used for the prevention of a heart attack.
References
- Mehran R, Baber U, Sharma SK, et al. Ticagrelor with or without Aspirin in High-Risk Patients after PCI. N Engl J Med. 2019;381(21):2032-2042.
- National Health Services. Ticagrelor.
- Johnston SC, Amarenco P, Denison H, et al. Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone in Acute Ischemic Stroke or TIA. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(3):207-217.