Ticagrelor, a new platelet aggregation inhibitor successfully developed by AstraZeneca (U.S.), is the world's first reversible combination orally-administered P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonist.

It is used to reduce cardiovascular death and heart attacks in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS.) Rapid onset after oral administration, and can effectively improve symptoms of patients with ACS. Thienopyridines is a reversible P2Y12 inhibitor, so it is particularly applicable towards patients who need to undergo anticoagulant therapy before surgery.