Tarnex

Tarnex

tranexamic acid

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tranexamic acid
Indications/Uses
Short-term management of hemorrhage (localized hemorrhage), menorrhagia, hereditary angioedema, patients w/ hemophilia undergoing dental extraction.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Menorrhagia 1 g tid for up to 4 days starting on 1st day of menstruation. Max: 4 g daily. Hemorrhage (short-term use) Adult 1-1.5 g bid-qid. Childn 15-25 mg/kg bid-qid. Hereditary angioedema Adult 1-1.5 g bid-tid. Childn 25 mg/kg bid-tid.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Active thromboembolic disease (eg, pulmonary embolism, DVT), history of venous or arterial thrombosis (including retinal vein or artery occlusion), disseminated intravascular coagulation, fibrinolytic conditions after consumption coagulopathy, history of convulsion. Concomitant use w/ hormonal contraceptives. Severe renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Patient w/ enormous hematuria from upper urinary tract, history of thromboembolic disease. Women w/ subarachnoid hemorrhage or irregular menstrual cycle. Mild to moderate renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances, headache, hypotension, nausea, vomiting & diarrhea.
Drug Interactions
Hemostatics, thrombolytics & estrogens.
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
Tarnex FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P2,200/box)
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