CardioSource WorldNews February 2015 | Page 3

VISIT BRILINTATOUCHPOINTS.COM • Premature discontinuation increases the risk of MI, stent thrombosis, and death • Dyspnea was reported in 14% of patients treated with BRILINTA and in 8% of patients taking clopidogrel. Dyspnea resulting from BRILINTA is self-limiting. Rule out other causes • BRILINTA is metabolized by CYP3A4/5. Avoid use with strong CYP3A inhibitors and potent CYP3A inducers. Avoid simvastatin and lovastatin doses >40 mg • Monitor digoxin levels with initiation of, or any change in, BRILINTA therapy ADVERSE REACTIONS • The most com