tranexamic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antifibrinolytic agent
gptkbp:ATCCode B02AA02
gptkbp:bioavailability 30-50% (oral)
gptkbp:brand Cyklokapron
Lysteda
gptkbp:CASNumber 1197-18-8
gptkbp:chemicalClass lysine analog
gptkbp:contraindication subarachnoid hemorrhage
active intravascular clotting
history of thromboembolic disease
gptkbp:discoveredBy Shosuke Okamoto
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1962
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C8H15NO2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tranexamic acid
gptkbp:interactsWith oral contraceptives
factor IX complex concentrates
tissue plasminogen activators
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits activation of plasminogen to plasmin
gptkbp:meltingPoint 300°C
gptkbp:metabolism minimal
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 5526
gptkbp:riskFactor increased risk of thrombosis
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
visual disturbances
allergic skin reactions
gptkbp:solubility water soluble
gptkbp:synonym trans-4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
gptkbp:UNII O5L944J8E4
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding
treatment of hereditary angioedema
prevention of excessive bleeding during surgery
treatment of trauma-related bleeding
gptkbp:usedIn hemophilia
orthopedic surgery
trauma care
dental surgery
cardiac surgery
gynecological surgery
epistaxis (nosebleeds)
melasma (topical)
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hereditary_hemorrhagic_telangiectasia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6