ticagrelor · Medicine question

Is ticagrelor recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ticagrelor is not recommended during pregnancy because human pregnancy data are absent or limited and animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

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Brilique 60 mg film-coated tabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 26Document updated 27 May 2026

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