Means "Tranexam" instructions for use relates to fibrinolysin inhibitors. The drug has a specific antifibrinolytic effect, inhibits the transformation of plasminogen into plasmin. The medicine "Tranexam" (reviews of doctors confirm this) has a systemic and local hemostatic effect in case of bleeding provoked by conditions characterized by an increase in fibrinolysin (with platelet pathology, menorrhagia). The drug is able to suppress the production of active peptides, including kinins, which are involved in inflammatory, allergic processes, due to which an anti-infection, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumor effect is achieved.
Indications for the use of the drug "Tranexam"
With bleeding or the possibility of its development as a result of an increase in fibrinolysin, the drug is used as a hemostatic agent. So, it is prescribed in the postoperative period, in cases of postpartum hemorrhage, with manual separation of the placenta, hemophilia, chorionic detachment, liver diseases, bleeding during pregnancy, tumors of the prostate, pancreas, malignant, leukemia. Also, the medicine is used for nasal, uterine, gastrointestinal bleeding. As an antiallergic drug, Tranexam medication is indicated by doctors' opinions in case of urticaria, eczema, skin rash due to medication and exposure to toxins, allergic dermatitis. With laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis, the drug is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Among other things, the medicine is prescribed for the treatment of angioedema of hereditary edema.
Release form and composition
The medicine is produced in the form of coated tablets in packs of 10, 20, 30, 50 units. One tablet includes 250 mg of tranexamic acid.
Method of using Tranexam
Patient reviews indicate that the attending physician selects the dosage of the drug and sets the duration of its use on an individual basis. In case of local strengthening of fibrinolysin, it is recommended to take 1-1.5 g of the drug 3-4 times a day. If repeated bleeding from the nose occurs , appoint 1 g of the drug within a week three times a day.
Side effects
During treatment with the Tranexam medicine (patient reviews indicate this), negative effects from the gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and decreased appetite, may develop. From the side of the central nervous system, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, color vision and visual impairment can be observed. Disorders from the vascular system and the heart are manifested by the development of thrombosis, chest pain, tachycardia, thromboembolism. Itching, rash, and hives may also occur.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to prescribe the drug in case of hypersensitivity to the components present, with subarachnodial bleeding. With caution, you need to use the drug for thrombosis or the risk of their occurrence. During pregnancy and lactation, the Tranexam medicine is used only in case of urgent need.