Trenaxa Injection
Trenaxa Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.
Trenaxa Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Trenaxa Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.
Trenaxa Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.
Trenaxa Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this injection.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, tiredness, musculoskeletal pain, and nasal congestion. Inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease. This injection is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.
03Uses
Bleeding
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Trenaxa Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Trenaxa Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Trenaxa Injection, consult your doctor.
07Side Effects
Joint pain
Headache
Back pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Muscle cramp
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Lightheadedness
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Trenaxa Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trenaxa Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trenaxa Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Trenaxa Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Trenaxa Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trenaxa Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trenaxa Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Trenaxa Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Trenaxa Injection helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
It is given as a slow injection into a vein.
Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
References
Sources and references
Tranexamic Acid. London, UK: ADVANZ Pharma; 2013 [revised 5 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Tranexamic Acid. New York, New York: Pharmacia & Upjohn Co.; 2011. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
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