Aminocaproic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
hemostatic agent
antifibrinolytic agent
gptkbp:ATCCode B02AA01
gptkbp:brand Amicar
gptkbp:CASNumber 60-32-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C6H13NO2
gptkbp:contraindication active intravascular clotting
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1950s
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:FDAApproved 1970s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aminocaproic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName 6-aminohexanoic acid
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits plasminogen activation
gptkbp:meltingPoint 205 °C
gptkbp:metabolism minimal
gptkbp:molecularWeight 131.17 g/mol
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 564
CHEBI:16330
DB00513
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
muscle weakness
hypotension
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water
gptkbp:UNII UQN9U3XW3D
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of fibrinolysis
treatment of excessive bleeding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thrombolytics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7