Table 4 Reason for discontinuation of ticagrelor and its timing
Characteristics | Group-1, n-237 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Reason for stopping ticagrelor | Reason not known | 1 | 0.40 |
Cost of the drug | 44 | 18.60 | |
Physician’s discretion | 188 | 79.30 | |
Non-availability of the drug | 3 | 1.30 | |
Side effect | 1 | 0.40 | |
Timing of discontinuation | Group 1, n-237 | ||
Timing of discontinuation of ticagrelor | < 1 month | 15 | 6.30 |
1–3 months | 32 | 13.50 | |
3–6 months | 31 | 13.10 | |
6–12 months | 52 | 21.90 | |
> 12 months | 107 | 45.10 |