Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of [lysine] used as an antifibrinolytic in the treatment and prevention of major bleeding. It possesses a similar mechanism of action to [aminocaproic acid] but is approximately 10-fold more potent.[L31883] It was first patented in 1957[A230108] and received its initial US approval in 1986.[L31858]
Synonyms
trans-Amcha
Acidum tranexamicum
Tranexamic acid
Acide tranéxamique
Tranexamsaeure
Tranhexamic acid
trans-4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
trans-4-aminomethylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
ácido tranexámico
trans-Tranexamic acid
Trans AMCHA
Tranexmic acid
Brand Names
Tranexamic Acid Tablets
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Cyklokapron
Gd-tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid
Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP
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Tranexamic Acid In Sodium Chloride
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Erfa-tranexamic
Tranexamic Acid
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Indication
Taken orally, tranexamic acid is indicated for the treatment of hereditary angioedema,[L31883] cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal females,[L31858] and other instances of significant bleeding in the context of hyperfibrinolysis.[L31883] Given intravenously, tranexamic acid is indicated for short-term use (2-8 days) in patients with hemophilia to prevent or reduce bleeding following tooth extraction.[L31853]
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