Tranexamic Acid
Uses
Tranexamic acid is used to treat menorrhagia which is known as heavy menstrual bleeding. ITranexamic acid is also used on a short term basis to treat patients affected by hemophilia.
How it Works
Tranexamic acid is used in the treatment of unwanted bleeding.Tranexamic acid is used to prevent or reduce bleeding for short period of time in conditions like heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, tooth removal, after prostate surgery or after bladder surgery.Tranexamic acid works by increasing the clotting action of the blood to slow or stop active bleeding.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tranexamic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Cramps,
Fatigue,
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea,
Sore back,
Pain affecting the sinuses