Tranexamic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antifibrinolytic agent
gptkbp:administeredBy orthopedic surgery
cardiac surgery
liver surgery
menorrhagia
prostate surgery
postpartum hemorrhage
epistaxis (nosebleeds)
dental procedures in hemophilia
melasma (off-label)
trauma-related bleeding
gptkbp:ATCCode B02AA02
gptkbp:brand Cyklokapron
Lysteda
gptkbp:CASNumber 1197-18-8
gptkbp:category hemostatic agent
lysine analogue
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C8H15NO2
gptkbp:contraindication history of thrombosis
active intravascular clotting
gptkbp:discoveredBy Utako Okamoto
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1962
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tranexamic acid
gptkbp:interactsWith oral contraceptives
factor IX complex concentrates
tretinoin (topical)
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits activation of plasminogen to plasmin
gptkbp:meltingPoint 300°C
gptkbp:metabolism minimal
gptkbp:molecularWeight 157.21 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:riskFactor increased risk of thrombosis
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
visual disturbances
gptkbp:synonym trans-4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding
treatment of hereditary angioedema
prevention of excessive bleeding during surgery
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thrombolytics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7