Tranexamic Acid 500mg/5mL Injection

Product Introduction

Tranexamic acid 500mg/5mL injection is an antifibrinolytic used to control or prevent bleeding associated with excessive breakdown of blood clots. It has a role in selected surgical, dental and other acute bleeding situations where intravenous treatment is appropriate. It reduces clot breakdown but does not remove the underlying cause of bleeding.

How to use

A healthcare professional administers this 100mg/mL solution slowly into a vein or by intravenous infusion. Rapid injection can cause low blood pressure. It must not be injected into muscle, the spinal canal or the epidural space. Kidney impairment requires a reduced dosing regimen.

How it works

Tranexamic acid inhibits fibrinolysis, helping prevent premature breakdown of blood clots at bleeding sites.

Side effects

Possible effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and visual symptoms. Serious concerns include blood clots, severe allergy, seizures at high exposure, and urinary obstruction from clots in selected bleeding sites.

Important information

Tell your doctor about blood clots, stroke, heart or kidney disease, bleeding from the urinary tract or colour-vision problems. Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal contraception, clotting-factor products and anticoagulants. Unexplained irregular menstrual bleeding needs assessment of its cause.