Ticagrelor, or AZD6140, was first described in the literature in 2003. Ticagrelor is an ADP derivative developed for its P2Y receptor antagonism. Unlike clopidogrel, ticagrelor is not a prodrug. It is marketed by Astra Zeneca as Brilinta in the US and Brilique or Possia in the EU,.
Ticagrelor was granted EMA approval on 3 December 2010.
Ticagrelor was granted FDA approval on 20 July 2011.
Ticagrelor is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction. Ticagrelor is also indicated to reduce the risk of a first myocardial infarction or stroke in high risk patients with coronary artery disease.
Edinburgh Heart Centre, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
Patras University Hospital, Patras, Achaia, Greece
Dong-A Medical Center, Pusan, Korea, Republic of
Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea, Republic of
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Songpa-gu, Korea, Republic of
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
Policlinico "A.Gemelli", Rome, Italy
Ippokratio Hospital, Athens, Greece
Department of Surgical Sciences/Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida, United States
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Research Site, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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