Tranexamic Acid
Uses
Tranexamic Acid Uses
Tranexamic Acid is used in the treatment of bleeding. It is utilized to prevent or reduce bleeding for a short period in conditions such as heavy menstrual periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, tooth extraction, and after prostate or bladder surgery.
How it Works
How Tranexamic Acid Works: Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic that prevents the breakdown of blood clots, helping to control excessive bleeding during menstruation or after surgery.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Tranexamic Acid include musculoskeletal pain (bone, muscle, or joint), joint pain, headache, back pain, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, hypotension (low blood pressure), sinus disorder, nasal discomfort, muscle cramps, migraine, anemia (low number of red blood cells), allergic dermatitis, lightheadedness, and thromboembolism.
Expert Advice
- Tranexamic Acid helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post-surgery and in conditions such as:
- Heavy periods
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Nosebleeds
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- If taking 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 on this medication.
- 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.
Other Combinations
Arbutin + Kojic Acid + Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk Of Magnesia) + Mulberry Extract + Tranexamic Acid + Vitamin E (Tocopheryl)
Drotaverine + Ethamsylate + Tranexamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid + Tranexamic Acid + Vitamin K2-7 (Menaquinone)
L Glutathione + Tranexamic Acid + Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Pine bark extract + Tranexamic Acid
Ethamsylate + Tranexamic Acid
Glutathione + Tranexamic Acid
Calcium Phosphate + Citrus Bioflavonoid + Menadione + Tranexamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid + Tranexamic Acid
Polypodium leucotomos extract + Proanthocyanidin + Tranexamic Acid
Proanthocyanidin + Tranexamic Acid
Diclofenac + Tranexamic Acid