Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Tranexamic Acid

Form: Injection 250mg/5ml

Indication

Haemorrhage, Hereditary angioedema

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Short-term management of haemorrhage Adult: 1-1.5 g or 15-25 mg/kg bid or tid. Management of hereditary angioedema Adult: 1-1.5 g bid or tid. Intravenous Short-term management of haemorrhage Adult: 0.5-1 g or 10 mg/kg tid or 25-50 mg/kg daily by continuous infusion.

Child Dose

Oral Short-term management of haemorrhage Child: 25 mg/kg bid or tid. Management of hereditary angioedema Child: 25 mg/kg bid or tid. Intravenous Short-term management of haemorrhage Child: 10 mg/kg bid or tid.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Adjust dose based on serum creatinine concentration: 120-250 micromol/l: 15 mg/kg bid daily; 250-500 micromol/l: 15 mg/kg once daily; >500 micromol/l: 7.5 mg/kg once daily or 15 mg/kg once every 48 hr.

Contraindication

Severe renal failure, active intravascular clotting, thromboembolic disease, colour vision disorders, subarachnoid bleeding.

Introduction

__NAME__ is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed and in any oral, prostate or bladder surgery. __NAME__ is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to stoppage of bleeding. This medicine must be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this medicine. The most common side effects may be injection site reactions such as tiredness, nasal congestion or pain in muscle, bone or joint. Inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease. This medicine is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine as there can be excessive drowsiness.

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Bleeding']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Tiredness', 'Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)', 'Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.