Transamin

Transamin

tranexamic acid

Manufacturer:

Daiichi-Sankyo

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tranexamic acid
Indications/Uses
Abnormal bleeding & its symptoms in hemorrhagic disease, bloody sputum & hemoptysis in pulmonary TB, genital & renal bleeding, bleeding in prostatomegaly, abnormal bleeding during operation, menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Oral Adult 1-2 cap tid or 1 tab tid-qid. Menorrhagia 4 cap or 2 tab tid starting on the 1st day of period for days w/ heavy flow. Inj 250-500 mg/day IM or IV in 1-2 divided doses. During or after operation & if required 500-2,500 mg by IV drip infusion.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/break.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving thrombin.
Special Precautions
Patient w/ & at risk of thrombosis, consumption coagulopathy, renal failure. Post-op, recumbent ridden patient & patient undergoing astriction. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, itching, rash, drowsiness, headache. Shock, convulsion.
Drug Interactions
May cause thrombosis w/ thrombin or hemocoagulase. May cause thromboembolism w/ batroxobin. Coagulation may be further activated w/ coagulation factor agents (eptacog-α).
MIMS Class
Haemostatics
ATC Classification
B02AA02 - tranexamic acid ; Belongs to the class of amino acid antifibrinolytics. Used in the treatment of hemorrhage.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Transamin cap 250 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Transamin FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Transamin soln for inj 50 mg/mL
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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