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Tranexamic acid

Generic Name
Tranexamic acid
Brand Names
Cyklokapron, Lysteda
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H15NO2
CAS Number
1197-18-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6T84R30KC1

Overview

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. It was first patented in 1957 and received its initial US approval in 1986.

Background

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. It was first patented in 1957 and received its initial US approval in 1986.

Indication

Taken orally, tranexamic acid is indicated for the treatment of hereditary angioedema, cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal females, and other instances of significant bleeding in the context of hyperfibrinolysis. 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.

Associated Conditions

  • Bleeding
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

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Company
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Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20243390
化学药品
注射剂
3/29/2024
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20223839
化学药品
注射剂
6/9/2023
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20223969
化学药品
注射剂
12/30/2022
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H37021992
化学药品
注射剂
3/25/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20056277
化学药品
注射剂
3/25/2022
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H41021568
化学药品
注射剂
9/4/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20057475
化学药品
注射剂
9/10/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20123006
化学药品
注射剂
7/5/2021
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H21020644
化学药品
注射剂
6/19/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H31021856
化学药品
注射剂
4/15/2020

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