Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid is used for:

Short-term use (2 to 8 days) for reducing or preventing excessive bleeding and reducing the need for blood clotting factor transfusions during or after tooth extractions in patients with hemophilia.

Tranexamic Acid is an antifibrinolytic agent. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots.

Do NOT use Tranexamic Acid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tranexamic Acid
• you have blood clots, bleeding within the brain, or eye problems (retinal disease)
• you are colorblind
• you are using factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tranexamic Acid :

Some medical conditions may interact with Tranexamic Acid . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney disease, upper respiratory tract bleeding, certain blood problems (disseminated intravascular coagulation [DIC]), or a history of blood clots

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tranexamic Acid . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates, factor IX complex concentrates, or tretinoin because risk of blood clots may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tranexamic Acid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.