Tranexamic acid

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In medicine, tranexamic acid is an "inhibitor of plasminogen activation, and at much higher concentrations, a noncompetitive inhibitor of plasmin, i.e., actions similar to aminocaproic acid." It is similar to, but more potent than aminocaproic acid.[1]

It is an "antifibrinolytic hemostatic used in severe hemorrhage."[2] It is also used to treat acquired angioedema due to deficiency of complement C1 inhibitor protein.

References

  1. Anonymous. cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) injection, solution. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved on 2009-02-19.
  2. Anonymous (2024), Tranexamic acid (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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