Tranexamic acid Tillomed
Tranexamic acid Tillomed is a medicine used in adults and children over 1 year old to prevent and treat bleeding caused by a process where blood clots break down too quickly.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Tranexamic acid
Manufacturer
Tillomed Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you based on your condition, age, and weight.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow injection directly into a vein. It must not be given into a muscle or the spinal cord.
Important
The maximum daily dose will be decided by your doctor; doses above 2 grams should be used with caution, especially for postpartum bleeding.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Skin rash
- •Feeling unwell with low blood pressure, possibly leading to fainting (especially if injected too quickly)
- •Blood clots
- •Seizures
- •Vision changes, including trouble seeing colors
- •Sudden kidney problems
- •Allergic reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a disease that causes blood clots.
- Do not use if you have a condition where blood clots form throughout your body (consumption coagulopathy).
- Do not use if you have kidney problems.
- Do not use if you have previously had seizures.
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- This medicine must not be given into the spinal cord or brain due to the risk of seizures and brain swelling.
- If you notice pain in your back or legs during or after this medicine is given, tell your doctor or nurse right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have blood in your urine, as it can block your urinary tract.
- Tell your doctor if you have an increased risk of blood clots, especially if you take birth control pills.
- If you are on long-term treatment, your vision, especially color vision, should be checked regularly.
- This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding as tranexamic acid passes into breast milk.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that help blood clot, prevent blood clots, or contain estrogen (like birth control pills).