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Drug Study
Drug Dosage Action Indication/ Adverse Effects Nursing
Contraindications Responsibilities
Brand Name: Tranexamic acid is a Indications: Pregnancy- •Unusual change in
500mg
Hemostan synthetic derivative of Treating heavy Tranexamic acid bleeding pattern
Generic Name: the amino acid lysine. menstrual bleeding. crosses the placenta. should be
Tranexamic acid It exerts its Lactation- Tranexamic immediately reported
Route: antifibrinolytic effect Contraindication: acid is distributed into to the physician.
PO through the reversible Prophylaxis during breast milk; •For women who are
blockade of lysine- pregnancy concentrations reach taking Tranexamic
Drug Classification: binding sites on and before delivery. approximately 1% of acid to control heavy
Antihemophilic plasminogen the maternal plasma bleeding, the
agent molecules. Anti- concentration. medication should
fibrinolytic drug Contraceptives, only be taken during
inhibits endometrial estrogen-containing, the menstrual
plasminogen activator oral or Estrogens. period.
and thus prevents Concurrent use with
fibrinolysis and the tranexamic acid may
breakdown of blood increase the potential
clots. for thrombus
formation