Tranexamic acid is a synthetic medicine belonging to antifibrinolytic / antihemorrhagic group. It works by blocking the process that dissolves blood clots — keeps clots stable, stops bleeding, but does NOT make extra clots or thicken blood normally. Brand names: Cyklokapron, Tranex, Hemostan; widely used globally and in hospitals.
๐งช Composition & Forms
- Active: 250 mg or 500 mg tranexamic acid per tablet/capsule
- Forms: Film-coated tablets; 500mg/5mL injection (for hospital use); topical solution
- Appearance: White/oval tablets, marked strength
- Excipients: Lactose, starch, coating agents; no sugar
๐ฏ Main Uses
- โ #1 indication: Heavy / prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) — reduces flow by 40–50%
- โ Surgery: prevent blood loss in dental, orthopedic, gyne, heart, or general surgery
- โ Trauma & emergency: severe injury, postpartum hemorrhage, nosebleeds, bleeding disorders
- โ Hereditary angioedema, sometimes used for skin pigmentation (melasma, off-label)
- โ NOT for: normal bleeding, or routine use without cause
โ๏ธ Dosage & Administration
- Adults:
- Standard: 500 mg (1 tablet) 2 to 3 times daily
- Menstruation: start on first day of heavy flow, take 2–4 days only
- Severe cases: up to 1.5g 3x daily (max 4–6g/day)
- Children: 25mg/kg/day, split doses
- Take with or without food — absorption not affected
- Course: short-term only; do not take continuously every month without doctor advice
- Injection: slow IV only, in hospital
โ ๏ธ Side Effects
Usually very safe, few side effects:
- Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, dizziness, headache
- Less common: tiredness, stuffy nose, muscle pain
- โ ๏ธ WARNINGS:
- DO NOT USE if you have: history of blood clots (stroke, DVT, PE), kidney disease, color vision defects, or subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Rare risk: clotting issues if misused; vision changes — stop if eyesight changes
- Caution in pregnancy/breastfeeding (use only if clearly needed)
- No interaction with most painkillers or antibiotics
๐ Important Notes
- First choice drug for heavy periods — safer & better than hormones for short courses
- Does not affect cycle length or hormones, only reduces amount of blood loss
- Better than older aminocaproic acid — 8–10x stronger, longer action
- Dose reduction needed if kidney problems
- Store cool, dry, away from light
- Important: DO NOT mix with combined birth control pills — slightly higher clot risk
Product Code: tranex500
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