Trenaxa Injection (Tranexamic Acid 500mg)

Trenaxa Injection

Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic medicine (a medicine used for clotting of blood) containing Tranexamic acid. It is used in the treatment of uncontrollable bleeding conditions that are seen after tooth extraction, in menstruation, haemorrhage (the release of blood from a broken blood vessel), angioedema (painless swelling under the skin), etc. Trenaxa 500 MG Injection works by slowing the blood clotting and this action prevents loss of blood. It is one of the safest medicines that are used to control bleeding.

Trenaxa 500 MG Injection may cause side effects such as pain in the chest, cough, shortness of breath, swelling of limbs, fatigue, pain at the site of injection, etc. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Trenaxa 500 MG Injection. Avoid driving vehicles or doing activities that require your concentration after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Trenaxa 500 MG Injection should be administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital. Do not self administer. The dose will be determined by your doctor based on your health condition and other underlying problems.

Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before receiving Trenaxa 500 MG Injection. Let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions like kidney, eye and heart problems before receiving this injection.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Trenaxa 500 MG Injection
Atsyte 500 MG Injection
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Cyklokapron 500 MG Injection
Pfizer Ltd.
Dubatran 500 MG Injection
Alembic Ltd.
Tranomac 500 MG Injection
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Xamic 500 MG Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Trenaxa 500 MG Injection
Headache
Running nose and cough
Back pain
Diarrhoea
Pale skin
Allergic skin reaction
Muscle or joint pain
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Change in color vision
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Pain in the chest region
Dizziness and fainting
Presence of blood in cough
Pain at the injection site
Uses of Trenaxa 500 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Short-term management of hemorrhage
A haemorrhage is a condition in which blood vessels are damaged and clots are formed. As a result, blood flow decreases. At the same time, blood loss or internal bleeding is high. Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is used to form stable clots which promote proper healing of blood vessels and reduce the risk of serious conditions.
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is a condition of prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding. Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is widely used to control blood loss in this condition.
Preventing blood loss during surgeries
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is used to prevent or control blood loss after surgeries such as adenoidectomy (a procedure used to remove adenoids, a patch of tissue present up in the throat and just behind the nose), tonsillectomy (a surgical procedure used to remove tonsils in the throat), dental extractions (procedures used to remove the teeth), gynaecological surgery, thoracic and abdominal surgery.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid receiving Trenaxa 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Acquired defective color vision
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in people with defective colour vision/colour blindness (a condition in which the individual may have difficulty in identifying different shades of colours) as this medicine has been reported to worsen this condition.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a condition in which there is bleeding into the area between the brain and its outer covering due to the rupture of a blood vessel.Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in such conditions as it may worsen your health condition and cause serious side effects.
Obstructive blood clotting disorder
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have clotting disorders of the heart and blood vessels as may lead to serious side effects. The clots may also move from the place of origin and lodge in other locations.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use of contraceptives
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in women using hormonal contraceptives (pills, patches, vaginal rings, or injections) as it may increase the risk of serious side effects.
Clotting disorders
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have a history of clotting disorders or have an active disorder.
Eye disorders
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have a condition where the blood vessels of your eye are obstructed due to clot formation.
Other medicines
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is known to interact with a large number of other medicines that you may be using. Report the use of all medications to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Trenaxa 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Trenaxa500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low.

Interactions

General Instructions
Trenaxa 500 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Do not self administer it.

Report any undesirable effects to the doctor promptly. You may observe a small bump at the site of injection which is normal.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney, eye or heart problems. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Avoid driving vehicles or drinking alcohol after receiving Trenaxa 500 MG Injection as it may make you drowsy or sleepy.