Cyklokapron 100mg Injection (Tranexamic Acid 100mg)

INTRODUCTION

CYKLOKAPRON contains Tranexamic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytic agents, which is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding. It is used to prevent and treat bleeding due to a process that inhibits blood clotting in conditions such as heavy periods in women, gastrointestinal bleeding, haemorrhagic urinary disorders after having an operation on prostate gland or urinary tract, after having an operation on ear, nose or throat, after having heart, abdominal or gynecological surgery and bleeding after you have been treated with another medicine to break down blood clots.

Blood clots are formed by a protein called fibrin. There are enzymes in your body that break down fibrin which makes blood clots do not stay in place. This process is called “fibrinolysis”. CYKLOKAPRON is an anti-fibrinolytic which helps prevent fibrinolysis by stopping the fibrin from being broken down. This prevents the breakdown of blood clots and helps them to stay in place where they are needed (excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery).

CYKLOKAPRON should be only given by a doctor or nurse. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. It is recommended to use in children above one year of age. The common side effects are diarrhoea and stomach pain.

USES OF CYKLOKAPRON

Prevent or reduce bleeding

HOW CYKLOKAPRON WORKS

Blood clots are formed by a protein called fibrin. There are enzymes in your body that break down fibrin which makes blood clots do not stay in place. This process is called “fibrinolysis”. CYKLOKAPRON is an anti-fibrinolytic which helps prevent fibrinolysis by stopping the fibrin from being broken down. This prevents the breakdown of blood clots and helps them to stay in place where they are needed (excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

This medicine should be only given by a doctor or nurse. Your healthcare provider will give you CYKLOKAPRON by a slow injection into your vein.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CYKLOKAPRON

COMMON
Feeling or being sick
Diarrhoea
RARE
Allergic reactions includes a red and lumpy skin rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips or eyelids, unexplained high temperature (fever) and feeling faint
Swelling or pain in legs or chest, headache, weakness of the face and limbs on one side of the body

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Feeling or being sick:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,

Antifibrinolytic medicines (helps blood to clot)
Thrombolytic medicines (prevent blood clotting)
Oral contraceptives