1 Please read accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets. GETTING STARTED ON BRILINTA BOB HARPER, HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR APPROVED USE BRILINTA is a prescription medicine for people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain that happened because their heart wasn’t getting enough oxygen. BRILINTA is used with aspirin to lower your chance of having another serious problem with your heart or blood vessels such as heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in your stent if you received one. These can be fatal.
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Please read accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D O N B R I L I N T A
B O B H A R P E R , H E A R T A T T A C K S U R V I V O R
APPROVED USE
BRILINTA is a prescription medicine for people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain that happened because their heart wasn’t getting enough oxygen.
BRILINTA is used with aspirin to lower your chance of having another serious problem with your heart or blood vessels such as heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in your stent if you received one. These can be fatal.
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It’s important to understand that your heart attack may not be a one-time event. Even though you’ve survived a heart attack, you’re at an even higher risk of having another one.
To help reduce your risk of having another heart attack or dying from one, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that’s right for you. Your doctor may also recommend lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and quitting smoking.
REDUCING YOUR RISK FOR ANOTHER HEART ATTACK
DID YOU KNOW?ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, ABOUT EVERY 2.6 MINUTES IN THE US, A HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR HAS ANOTHER HEART ATTACK.
Please read additional Important Safety Information on pages 14 and 15, along with accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTABRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having another heart attack or dying from a heart attack or stroke, but BRILINTA (and similar drugs) can cause bleeding that can be serious and sometimes lead to death. Instances of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding, may require blood transfusions or surgery. While you take BRILINTA, you may bruise and bleed more easily and be more likely to have nosebleeds. Bleeding will also take longer than usual to stop.Take BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do not take new medicines that contain aspirin.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BRILINTA
• BRILINTA is a prescription medicine for adults who have been recently hospitalized due to a heart attack, also known as acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• BRILINTA can help protect you from having another heart attack or dying from one
• Keep taking BRILINTA for as long as your doctor prescribes
• BRILINTA is taken twice daily, along with a once-daily low-dose aspirin
• BRILINTA + aspirin is recommended as a treatment option for people who have had a heart attack by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association
• Eligible patients pay as low as $5* each month for BRILINTA
*For commercially insured patients. Subject to eligibility rules. Restrictions apply. See back cover for details.
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BRILINTA is a specific type of medicine called an oral antiplatelet (OAP). It can help protect you from having another heart attack or dying from one.
After plaque ruptures, platelets can gather and stick together to form another clot in your artery. And that can cause another heart attack. Platelets are cells that help stop bleeding.
BRILINTA helps stop platelets from reacting and forming a new and dangerous clot that could
cause another heart attack.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTA
Take BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do not take new medicines that contain aspirin.
HOW BRILINTA HELPS PROTECT YOU FROM ANOTHER HEART ATTACK
WITH BRILINTA + ASPIRIN
WITHOUT BRILINTA
Please read additional Important Safety Information on pages 14 and 15, along with accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN TAKING BRILINTA
• You can take BRILINTA with or without food
• Take BRILINTA around the same time every day
• If you forget a dose, take your next dose at its scheduled time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time unless your doctor tells you to
• If you take too much BRILINTA, call your doctor or poison control center right away, or go to the nearest emergency room
Please read additional Important Safety Information on pages 14 and 15, along with accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
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HOW TO TAKE BRILINTA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTATake BRILINTA with aspirin correctly Take BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do not take new medicines that contain aspirin.
Taking other medicines with BRILINTATell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. BRILINTA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You should not breastfeed while being treated with BRILINTA.
It’s important to keep taking
BRILINTA + aspirin for as long as your doctor prescribed, even if you start to
feel better.
Take 1 BRILINTA 90-mg tablet in the morning
Take ONLY one 81-mg aspirin once daily
+Take 1 BRILINTA 90-mg
tablet in the evening
BRILINTA is not the same as aspirin. They work differently, so it’s important to take them both.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTACall your doctor right away if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding while taking BRILINTA, including: severe, uncontrollable bleeding; pink, red, or brown urine; vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds; red or black stool; or if you cough up blood or blood clots.
Do not stop taking BRILINTA without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. People who are treated with a stent, and stop taking BRILINTA too soon, have a higher risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, having a heart attack, or dying. If you stop BRILINTA because of bleeding, or for other reasons, your risk of a heart attack or stroke may increase. Tell all your doctors and dentists that you are taking BRILINTA. To decrease your risk of bleeding, your doctor may instruct you to stop taking BRILINTA 5 days before you have surgery. Your doctor should tell you when to start taking BRILINTA again, as soon as possible after surgery.
In a major clinical study, BRILINTA 90 mg + aspirin was proven to reduce the risk of another heart attack, or dying from one, better than Plavix + aspirin
for 12 months in patients who were recently hospitalized for a heart attack. Patients also took other medications commonly prescribed after a recent heart attack.
Ask your doctor or visit BRILINTA.com to learn more.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTADo not take BRILINTA if you have a history of bleeding in the brain, are bleeding now, or are allergic to ticagrelor or any of the ingredients in BRILINTA.
Slow heart rhythm has been reported with BRILINTA.
RISK OF BLEEDING
Call your doctor right away if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding while taking BRILINTA, including:
• Bleeding that is severe or that you cannot control
• Pink, red, or brown urine
• Vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
• Red or black stool (looks like tar)
• If you cough up blood or blood clots
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
Call your doctor right away if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath when you are at rest, at night, or when you are doing any activity.
Do not stop taking BRILINTA unless your doctor tells you to.
These are not all of the possible side effects of BRILINTA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist or see the accompanying Medication Guide. They are also listed in the accompanying Prescribing Information.
WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS PATIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH BRILINTA?
Please read additional Important Safety Information on pages 14 and 15, along with accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
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Please read additional Important Safety Information on pages 14 and 15, along with accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.
After a heart attack, making sense of all the information you’re getting can be overwhelming. Talk with your doctor to make sure you’re getting the support and answers you need.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Am I at risk of another heart attack, and how can BRILINTA
help reduce that risk?
What are the differences between
BRILINTA and aspirin?
How long will I take BRILINTA, and when will
I need a refill?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTA
BRILINTA can cause serious side effects, including bleeding and shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath or any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treatment is needed.
Living through a heart attack makes you a survivor. But being a survivor means more than living through your event. It means taking care of yourself and doing all you can to reduce your risk of another one.
We’re here to help you stay on track and, most importantly, stay motivated. By signing up for Survivor Support, you’ll receive:• Healthy living tips
• Help staying on track with BRILINTA and refill reminders
• Information on how you can help protect yourself from another heart attack
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT BRILINTA® (ticagrelor), INCLUDING BOXED WARNINGS, FOR 90-MG TABLETS
BRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having another heart attack or dying from a heart attack or stroke, but BRILINTA (and similar drugs) can cause bleeding that can be serious and sometimes lead to death. Instances of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding, may require blood transfusions or surgery. While you take BRILINTA, you may bruise and bleed more easily and be more likely to have nosebleeds. Bleeding will also take longer than usual to stop.
WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTORCall your doctor right away if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding while taking BRILINTA, including: severe, uncontrollable bleeding; pink, red, or brown urine; vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds; red or black stool; or if you cough up blood or blood clots.
CONTINUE TAKING BRILINTADo not stop taking BRILINTA without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. People who are treated with a stent, and stop taking BRILINTA too
soon, have a higher risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, having a heart attack, or dying. If you stop BRILINTA because of bleeding, or for other reasons, your risk of a heart attack or stroke may increase. Tell all your doctors and dentists that you are taking BRILINTA. To decrease your risk of bleeding, your doctor may instruct you to stop taking BRILINTA 5 days before you have surgery. Your doctor should tell you when to start taking BRILINTA again, as soon as possible after surgery.
TAKE BRILINTA WITH ASPIRIN CORRECTLYTake BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mg daily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do not take new medicines that contain aspirin.
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WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE BRILINTADo not take BRILINTA if you have a history of bleeding in the brain, are bleeding now, or are allergic to ticagrelor or any of the ingredients in BRILINTA.
SLOW HEART RHYTHMSlow heart rhythm has been reported with BRILINTA.
BRILINTA CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTSBRILINTA can cause serious side effects, including bleeding and shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath or any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treatment is needed.
TAKING OTHER MEDICINES WITH BRILINTATell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. BRILINTA
may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You should not breastfeed while being treated with BRILINTA.
APPROVED USEBRILINTA is a prescription medicine for people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain that happened because their heart wasn’t getting enough oxygen.
BRILINTA is used with aspirin to lower your chance of having another serious problem with your heart or blood vessels such as heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in your stent if you received one. These can be fatal. Please read accompanying Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, for BRILINTA 90-mg tablets.You are encouraged to report negative side effects of AstraZeneca prescription drugs by calling 1-800-236-9933. If you prefer to report these to the FDA, either visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for this offer if you are insured by commercial insurance and your insurance does not cover the full cost of your prescription, or you are not insured and are responsible for the cost of your prescriptions. Patients who are enrolled in a state or federally funded prescription insurance program are not eligible for this offer. This includes patients enrolled in Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DOD) programs or TriCare, and patients who are Medicare eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored group waiver health plan or government-subsidized prescription drug benefit program for retirees. If you are enrolled in a state or federally funded prescription insurance program, you may not use this savings card even if you elect to be processed as an uninsured (cash-paying) patient. This offer is not insurance, is restricted to residents of the United States and Puerto Rico, and to patients over 18 years of age.
TERMS OF USE: Eligible commercially insured patients with a valid prescription for BRILINTA® (ticagrelor) tablets who present this savings card at participating pharmacies will pay as low as $5 per 30-day supply. $200 maximum savings limit applies; patient’s out-of-pocket expense may vary. If you pay cash for your prescription, AstraZeneca will pay up to the first $100, and you will be responsible for any remaining balance, for each monthly prescription. Other restrictions may apply. Patient is responsible for applicable taxes, if any. Nontransferable, limited to one per person, cannot be combined with any other offer. Void where prohibited by law, taxed or restricted. Patients, pharmacists, and prescribers cannot seek reimbursement from health insurance or any third party for any part of the benefit received by the patient through this offer. AstraZeneca reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer, eligibility and terms of use at any time without notice. This offer is not conditioned on any past, present or future purchase, including refills. Offer must be presented along with a valid prescription at the time of purchase. For additional details about this offer, please visit BRILINTA.com. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please call 1-800-422-5604.
Text “STOP” to opt out. Text “HELP” for help. Up to 10 messages per month. You will only be contacted in regards to BRILINTA Patient Support, your privacy will be protected, and your information will not be shared. For more information, visit www.azprivacynotice.com.
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