• Brilinta Bleeding Risks Increased for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Study

  August 17, 2022 By: Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that while Brilinta side effects can prevent vein graft failure, it also triples the risk of bleeding events.

• Brilinta Decreases Stroke Risk, But Increases Bleeding, In Some Patients When Compared To Plavix: Study

  January 03, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study find Brilinta can reduce the risk of repeat strokes in some patients who are genetically resistant to blood thinners, but also may increase bleeding risks.

• Brilinta No Better Than Plavix At Preventing Heart Problems In Stent Patients: Study

  October 28, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds Brilinta is no better than Plavix at preventing adverse events after heart stent surgery.

• Brilinta Plus Aspirin Decrease Stroke Risk, But Increase Risk Of Bleeding: Study

  July 17, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study finds Brilinta combined with aspirin decreases the risk of a follow-up stroke, but increases the risk of severe bleeding events.

• Aspirin Side Effects Led To Increased Bleeding Risks, No Heart Benefits, When Paired With Brilinta: Study

  October 09, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

  Long-term aspirin use alongside Brilinta to prevent heart blockages may do more harm than good, according to the findings of a new study.

• Blood Thinners Bleeding Risks Higher Than Antiplatelet Therapy Drugs For Heart Patients: Study

  February 16, 2018 By: Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that the side effects of blood thinners like Xarelto and Pradaxa may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndromes when used with…

• Brilinta Side Effects May Increase Bleeding Risks During Heart Surgery: Study

  September 26, 2016 By: Irvin Jackson

  Brilinta use before heart surgery may increase the risk of severe bleeding events in some patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• Brintellix Forced To Change Name Due to Similarity to Brilinta

  May 09, 2016 By: Russell Maas

  Amid continuing problems with medication mixups involving the antidepressant Brintellix and blood thinner Brilinta, federal regulators indicate that the makers of Brintellix will change the name of their product to…

• Medication Errors Over Brilinta, Brintellix Name Mix-Ups Lead To FDA Warning

  July 31, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

  The FDA warns that the drugs Brilinta and Brintellix are being confused by pharmacists both due to similar names and similar pills.

• Side Effects of Brilinta Linked to Bleeding Risk In Heart Attack Patients: Study

  March 23, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

  The findings of new clinical trials indicate that Brilinta may reduce the risk of a second heart attack, but side effects of the blood thinner may increase the risk of…