Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid

Uses

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid is used in the treatment of bleeding. It is employed to prevent or reduce bleeding for a short period in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, tooth extraction, and following prostate or bladder surgery.

How it Works

How Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid works: Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid prevents the breakdown of blood clots and helps stop bleeding.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid include nasal congestion (stuffy nose), tiredness, musculoskeletal pain (bone, muscle, or joint), and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).

Expert Advice

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post-surgery and in conditions such as:

Heavy periods
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Nosebleeds

It is administered as a slow injection into a vein.
Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration necessary to relieve your symptoms.
If taking it for heavy periods, start on the first day, as taking it before or after will not provide any benefit.
Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are using this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Notify your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.