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xyl500mg/5ml

Rx
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
5 Injections

৳ 300/unit

Pack: ৳ 300

At a glance

Tranexamic Acid — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Tranexamic Acid is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed and in any oral, prostate or bladder surgery. Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to stoppage of bleeding. This medicine must be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this medicine. The most common side effects may be injection site reactions such as tiredness, nasal congestion or pain in muscle, bone or joint. Inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease. This medicine is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine as there can be excessive drowsiness. Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.

Indications

• Bleeding

Mechanism of action

Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent that competitively inhibits breakdown of fibrin clots. It blocks binding of plasminogen and plasmin to fibrin, thereby preventing haemostatic plug dissolution.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Short-term management of haemorrhage Adult: 1-1.5 g or 15-25 mg/kg bid or tid. Management of hereditary angioedema Adult: 1-1.5 g bid or tid. Intravenous Short-term management of haemorrhage Adult: 0.5-1 g or 10 mg/kg tid or 25-50 mg/kg daily by continuous infusion. Child Dose: Oral Short-term management of haemorrhage Child: 25 mg/kg bid or tid. Management of hereditary angioedema Child: 25 mg/kg bid or tid. Intravenous Short-term management of haemorrhage Child: 10 mg/kg bid or tid. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Adjust dose based on serum creatinine concentration: 120-250 micromol/l: 15 mg/kg bid daily; 250-500 micromol/l: 15 mg/kg once daily; >500 micromol/l: 7.5 mg/kg once daily or 15 mg/kg once every 48 hr.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tranexamic Acid is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Tranexamic Acid, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Tiredness • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Tranexamic Acid does not usually affect your ability to drive. Tranexamic Acid helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds. Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms. If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit. Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease. Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.

Contraindications

Severe renal failure, active intravascular clotting, thromboembolic disease, colour vision disorders, subarachnoid bleeding.

Drug interactions

Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of thrombus formation with estrogens, Factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates. Increased risk of fatal thrombotic complications with tretinoin in acute promyelocytic leukaemia.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] Tranexamic Acid may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Tranexamic Acid is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Tranexamic Acid is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Tranexamic Acid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tranexamic Acid may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Tranexamic Acid is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tranexamic Acid may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Having heavy bleeding from 10 days,Dr priscribed for RreviciE500, it was not avilable so gave Trenaxa MF which gave 80% relif in 2 days then shifted to Staptovit E 500 on third day. Now bleefing n pain started again. Pls advise You can again start tranexa and take it for 2 more days I have blemishes on my face. My Doctor is asking me to use trenaxa injection on my face. Is it safe or have no side-effects really?Kindly suggest I have used tablet not injection, so no ideaBetter is to avoid over bleeding during period what tablet to be taken Ma'am Tablet tranexamic acid 500 mg three times a day x 3 days I have mc problems. At that time continue flowing of blood than normal mc period.i taken more medicine by different doctor but result not occured. So please tell me what can do. For heavy bleeding due to no reason take tablet tranexamic acid 500 mg three times a day What is oral therapy to stop bleeding in dysfunction period. Period starts from 19 March still continue. Take tablet tranexa 500 mg thrice a day after meal Please tell d medicine related to menorrhagia ? Take tranexa 500 mg tablets to control excessive bleeding during periods Sir/madam, I got the maturity in the month of October. But I am getting early menses and heavy bleeding. Please give me the advice in this situation. Thank in advance. I approached to the doctor she given the medicine I.e. duoloton L. And done thyroid test she told me that it is normal Only for heavy bleeding use tab trapic 500 mg three times a day When does the bleeding strt after using the mifepristone tablet? Bleeding starts after using the misprostol tab

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.