Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Tranexamic Acid is a medication used to stop or reduce excessive bleeding in various situations. It can be helpful for:

• Menstrual Bleeding: It's used to treat heavy menstrual periods, making them more manageable.
• Surgeries: Doctors use it during surgeries to reduce bleeding, especially in procedures like orthopedic surgeries, heart surgeries, and dental extractions.
• Trauma and Injuries: Tranexamic Acid can be given to people with traumatic injuries to control bleeding.
• Nosebleeds: It's also used in some cases to stop nosebleeds that are hard to control.

Local Fibrinolysis To Prevent Bleeding: 

Oral: 

• Adults: 15-25 Mg/kg Body Weight Two - Three Times Daily. 

By Slow IV Inj: 

• 0.5-1 Gm Slow IV Injection 3 Times Daily. 

Menorrhagia: 

• Adult: 1-1.5 Gm 3-4 Times Daily, Initiated When Heavy Bleeding Started, For 3-4 Days. 

Hereditary Angioedema: 

• Adult: 1-1.5 Gm 2-3 Times Daily. 

General Fibrinolysis: 

• Adult: 1 Gm (or 15 Mg/kg)every 6-8 Hr. 

Inhibition Of Fibrinolysis, Hereditary Angioedema: 

Oral: 

• Children 1 Mth-18 Yr: 15-25mg/kg (max 1.5 Gm) 2-3 Times Daily. 

By IV Inj: 

• Children 1-18 Yr: 10 Mg/kg (max 1 G,) 2-3 times Daily IV Injection Over At Least 10minutes. 

By Continuous IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 45 Mg/kg Over 24 Hr. 
• Not Recommended For Children Below 1 Year Of Age. 

Prevention Of Excessive Bleeding After Dental Procedures (in haemophiliac): 

By IV Inj: 

• Pre-operatively, Children 6-18 Yrs: 10 Mg/kg (max 1.5 Gm). 

Oral: 

• Pre-Operatively, Children 6-18 Yrs: 15-25 Mg/kg (max 1.5 Gm). 
• Postoperatively, Children 6-18 Yr: 15-25 Mg/kg (max 1.5 Gm) 2-3 Times Daily Forup To 8 Days.

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Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

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