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Tranexamic Acid

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Overview

Tranexamic acid prevents enzymes in the body from breaking down blood clots. Cyklokapron is used to prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia who need to have a tooth pulled. This medication is usually given just before the dental procedure, and daily for up to 8 days afterward. Tranexamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use Cyklokapron if you are allergic to tranexamic acid, or if you have: problems with the blood vessels in your eyes; color blindness (only if you are receiving the injectable form of tranexamic acid); or a history of stroke, blood clot, or bleeding in your brain. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease; a bladder or kidney infection ; or leukemia . Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Cyklokapron may cause serious side effects. Stop using Cyklokapron and call your doctor at once if you have: problems with your vision (including color vision); a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; a seizure; painful or difficult urination, blood in your urine; signs of a stroke --sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), severe headache , slurred speech, balance problems; signs of a blood clot in the lung --chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing , rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or signs of a blood clot in your leg --swelling, warmth, or redness in an arm or leg. Common side effects include: nausea, vomiting , diarrhea ; dizziness, feeling light-headed; mild itching or rash; or feeling unusually happy. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

You should not use Cyklokapron if you are color blind, if you have problems with the blood vessels in your eyes, or if you have ever had a stroke, blood clot, or bleeding in your brain.

High Risk Groups

You should not use Cyklokapron if you are color blind, if you have problems with the blood vessels in your eyes, or if you have ever had a stroke, blood clot, or bleeding in your brain.

Adult Dosage

0.5 to 1 g (0.75 (0.75)) 8 hourly Slow IV — Local fibrinolysis 250 to 750 mg (500 (500)) 8 hourly PO —

Child Dosage

25 mg/kg (25 (25)) 8 hourly Oral — -

Neonatal Dosage

25 mg/kg (25 (25)) 8 hourly Oral — -

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: any type of medication to treat a bleeding episode or a blood clot; or factor IX complex ( Bebulin , Bebulin VH , Profilnine , and others). This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Cyklokapron, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Storage

Caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Inj Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Do not Freeze.

Available Brands in Pakistan

53 active brands listed alphabetically.

Tranexamic Acid

Available Brands in Pakistan

ANSAMIC

ANZICA

BLEEX

BRINO

BRINO

B-STOP

BTROL

CLOTAMAX

CUTRAX

CYCOXIM

DANIM

DRAVIX

ENXAMIN

FLEDONIL

FLEXITRAN

HAEMATRIX

HAEMOLOK

HEMSAMIC

HIXAMIC

H-TRAX

INXAMIC

MAXNA

NEXALITE

PALXAMIC

RAYTRAX

RELYSIN

SARMIC

STATIN

T.A

TANSOMEC

T-CID

TERANSIC

TERENIX

T-NEX

TRAMORHAGE

TRANAMIN

TRANEX

TRANEX

TRANMAX

TRANSAMIN

TRANSCAM

TRANSCAM

TRANSOLIDE

TRANSRETA

TRANSTAT

TRANXET

TRANZA

TRAUMAX

TRAXACID

TRAXACID

TRAXART

TRISAVE

ZATRANEX