General Health

Cyklokapron (Tranexamic acid)

This medication is used for short-term control of bleeding in hemophiliacs, including dental extraction procedures.

Take exactly as directed. Dosage is generally two to four times daily by mouth. Length of treatment is based on your condition and response.

This acts against breakdown of clots (by inhibiting or stopping plasminogen activation and fibrinolysis), and so it is useful in stopping severe blood loss as it increases clot formation.

If you miss a dose of Cyklokapron, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2-30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, history of blood clots or bleeding, eye problems (retina/color vision), kidney disease, head injury (subarachnoid hemorrhage). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. This drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.