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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)

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2022/04/11
Not Applicable
Completed
2022/04/04
Phase 4
Completed
Luxurgery
2025/01/07
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Aquitaine Sante
2022/02/21
Not Applicable
Completed
2022/02/11
Not Applicable
Completed
2022/01/24
Not Applicable
Completed
2021/10/29
Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
2021/10/18
Phase 4
Completed
2021/10/12
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2021/09/27
Phase 2
Completed
Newsoara Biopharma Co., Ltd.

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Drug Type
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Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20059504
化学药品
注射剂
12/17/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20056986
化学药品
注射剂
6/12/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20163442
化学药品
注射剂
10/12/2021
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H14021956
化学药品
注射剂
4/20/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20223387
化学药品
注射剂
6/16/2022
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20223764
化学药品
注射剂
10/25/2022
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H43020565
化学药品
注射剂
12/11/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H19994139
化学药品
注射剂
12/11/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H33021422
化学药品
注射剂
6/5/2020
Tranexamic Acid Injection
国药准字H20243924
化学药品
注射剂
6/4/2024

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