User:Mr. Ibrahem/Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss from major trauma, postpartum bleeding, surgery, tooth removal, nosebleeds, and heavy menstruation. It is also used for hereditary angioedema. It is taken either by mouth or injection into a vein.

Side effects are rare. Some include changes in color vision, and allergic reactions. Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clots, particularly if taken with combined birth control pills or tamoxifen. An upset stomach or rash may occur when given through a vein. Greater caution is recommended in people with kidney disease. Tranexamic acid appears to be safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tranexamic acid is in the antifibrinolytic family of medications.

Tranexamic acid was first made in 1962 by Japanese researchers Shosuke and Utako Okamoto. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Tranexamic acid is available as a generic medication The wholesale cost in the developing world is about 4.38 to US$4.89 for a course of treatment. In the United States, a course of treatment costs between 100 and US$200.