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
Tranhexamic acid
trans-4-aminomethylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
trans-Tranexamic acid
Tranexamic acid
Tranexmic acid
Acide tranéxamique
trans-4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
ácido tranexámico
TXA
Trans AMCHA
trans-Amcha
Tranexamsaeure
Acidum tranexamicum
Brand Names
Tranexamic Acid In Sodium Chloride
Tranexamic acid
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Gd-tranexamic Acid
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Liquid
Erfa-tranexamic
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Tranexamic Acid Injection BP
Tranexamic Acid Tablets
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Tranexamic Acid in Sodium Chloride
Cyklokapron
Tranexamic Acid Injection
Mar-tranexamic Acid
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M-tranexamic Acid
Cyklokapron 100 mg/ml
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP
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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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