AMINOCAPROIC ACID

Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that is utilized in the same way as tranexamic acid. It inhibits fibrinolysis by aggressively binding to plasminogen, obstructing its binding to fibrin and the consequent change to plasmin.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication does your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at the usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Aminocaproic acid is used in the following conditions:

Stops severe bleeding caused by blood clots
Treatment and prophylaxis of hemorrhage due to hyperfibrinolysis

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Aminocaproic acid in people with the following conditions:

The active intravascular clotting process
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Concomitant use withfactor IX complex and anti-inhibitor coagulant complex

Side Effects

Aminocaproic acid may have the following side effects:

Headache
Edema
Tinnitus
Nasal and conjunctival congestion
Rash

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient with heartdisease
Hematuria of upper urinary tract
Uremia
Liver and kidney impairment
Pregnancy
Lactation

Before taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk to your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Aminocaproic acid may interact with the following medicines:

Oral tretinoin
Fibrinogen concentrate
Factor IX complex and anti-inhibitor coagulant complex

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Transient hypotension
Severe acute renal failure
Seizures

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Amicar