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Had A Stent Implanted In Carotid Artery. Taking Brilinta. Having Shortness Of Breath. Reason?
Question: Hello, my 68 year old dad had a stent implanted in his carotic artery last friday. As a result he has been prescribed Brilinta twice a day. As a side effect, he has been suffering from shortness of breath and this has made it really hard for him to sleep. What do you suggest that he should do in order to sleep better.
There are many more platelet inhibitors or commonly known as blood thinners, which may be taken safely.
However, it is important to rule out other causes of shortness of breath besides the adverse effect of the new drug Brilinta (ticagrelor).
I would also want to know whether it is the Coronary Artery Stent or the Carotid Artery Stent as well as the indication for which it has been used.
It is unusual for the stent to be used in both the situations in that age group.
However, it is important to rule out other causes of shortness of breath besides the adverse effect of the new drug Brilinta (ticagrelor).
I would also want to know whether it is the Coronary Artery Stent or the Carotid Artery Stent as well as the indication for which it has been used.
It is unusual for the stent to be used in both the situations in that age group.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank you for your answer. The procedure was of implanting a stent on the Right Coronary Artery Stent. He is currently on Brilinta twice a day. Can he take a type of sleeping aid?
Hi again
Shortness of breath, medically known as dyspnoea is reported in about 14 percent of patients taking brilinta, it often comes down with continued treatment. It is important to exclude any other treatable underlying disease. If it is determined that it is due to brilinta than you need not stop it. As to your specific question regarding the use of any sleeping aid; the answer is negative unless indicated to be useful for any underlying disease.
Trust your question is answered and wish your Dad good Health!
Shortness of breath, medically known as dyspnoea is reported in about 14 percent of patients taking brilinta, it often comes down with continued treatment. It is important to exclude any other treatable underlying disease. If it is determined that it is due to brilinta than you need not stop it. As to your specific question regarding the use of any sleeping aid; the answer is negative unless indicated to be useful for any underlying disease.
Trust your question is answered and wish your Dad good Health!
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you,
Is there any way to reduce the effects of the dyspnea?
Is there any way to reduce the effects of the dyspnea?
Hi
Sorry for the delay in response, some problem with the net.
Coming back, the Dyspnoea if it is severe is usually due to some underlying problems because per se the shortness of the breath due to the drug is not severe so as to incapacitate sleep. my strong suggestion would be to investigate for other reasons for shortness of breath. meanwhile there is nothing wrong in using CPAP to overcome the present symptom.
Sorry for the delay in response, some problem with the net.
Coming back, the Dyspnoea if it is severe is usually due to some underlying problems because per se the shortness of the breath due to the drug is not severe so as to incapacitate sleep. my strong suggestion would be to investigate for other reasons for shortness of breath. meanwhile there is nothing wrong in using CPAP to overcome the present symptom.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank you,
What is a CPAP?
What is a CPAP?
It is a type of noninvasive ventilation support, you can get in touch with a Pulmonologist to help you out with it, who can also asses whether it is really needed or not.
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Dr. Mohammed Kappan
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