Trenaxa MF Tablet (Tranexamic Acid 500mg / Mefenamic Acid 250mg)

Medical Description

Trenaxa MF tablet is used for relieving pain, cramps in the lower abdomen before & during menstrual periods and reduce heavy bleeding during menstrual. Trenaxa MF tablet contains a combination of two medicines tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic (promotes clotting and stops the breakdown of the clot) medicine while mefenamic acid is an anti-inflammatory medicine. Take this medicine only when prescribed by your doctor. Take Trenaxa  with food to avoid an upset stomach. You should not take this medicine if you have any blood clotting disorder, history of heavy bleeding or recent bypass surgery. Do not take this medicine during pregnancy especially in the last trimester.

Uses of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Trenaxa MF tablet is used for the treatment of menstrual cramps and pain due to heavy bleeding during menses.

Contraindications of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

If you are allergic to Mefenamic acid, Tranexamic acid or any of the ingredient of Trenaxa MF tablet.
If you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding due to painkillers.
If you have or have ever had a blood clot in your blood vessels (thrombosis).
If you have a liver, kidney or heart function problem.
If you have a bleeding disorder called consumption coagulopathy.
If you recently had a bypass surgery of the heart.
If you have a history of convulsions or inflammatory bowel disease.
This medicine should not be taken in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Side effects of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Diarrhoea
Fits
Seizures
Back pain
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea
Constipation
Ringing in the ears
Bloating

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have any medical history especially of bleeding in the brain (subarachnoid haemorrhage) and a history of blood clots (such as in the legs, lung, brain or eye).
You are suffering from certain heart diseases (irregular heartbeat, heart valve problems) and blood clotting disorders.
You have a kidney function problem or you are passing blood in the urine.
You have epilepsy, seizures (fits) or respiratory disorders such as asthma.
You experience visual disturbances after taking this medicine, discontinue the treatment immediately.
You should not take Trenaxa MF tablet if you have an irregular menstrual bleeding pattern.
You are an elderly person, there is an increased risk of side effects such as ulcers and bleeding.
You are taking oral contraceptives, be cautious as there is a risk of thrombosis.
Trenaxa MF tablet can impair your fertility. Thus, you should not take this medicine if you are trying to conceive or taking treatment of fertility.

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Mode of Action of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

How Does It Work?
Trenaxa MF tablet works by the combined action of its two components Tranexamic acid and Mefenamic acid.
Tranexamic acid works by improving the blood clotting by preventing or slowing down the process of break down of blood clots called fibrinolysis.
Mefenamic acid helps in relieving sensation of pain by inhibiting the formation of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin which is responsible for pain and swelling.

Directions for Use of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Trenaxa  tablet should be taken orally with or after food with plenty of water.
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor,

Interactions of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
Medicines used to thin blood such as Warfarin should be used with caution as there are chances of increased bleeding upon long-term use.
Anti-platelet medicines such as Aspirin or Clopidogrel, steroids and painkillers when taken along can induce stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Methotrexate and lithium should not be taken along with this medicine as there are chances of toxicity of former medicines.
Antidiabetic medicine if taken along with the Trenaxa  tablet can lead to low blood glucose.
Trenaxa MF tablet should not be taken for 8 to 12 days after taking a medicine called Mifepristone.
Digoxin used to treat heart failure should not be taken along with Trenaxa MF tablet.
Medicines used to lower blood pressure such as water pills, immunomodulator medicines such as Tacrolimus, Ciclosporin, anti-HIV medicines such as Zidovudine, Probenecid and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously.
Avoid concomitant use of Trenaxa  with other painkiller or anti-inflammatory medicines.
Discuss with your doctor any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

Storage and disposal of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Store this medicine below 25°C.
Store it in cool and dry places and try to keep it in the original container.
Keep it away from the reach of children and pet.

Dosage of Trenaxa Mf Tablet

Overdose
The symptoms of overdose of Trenaxa  tablet include nausea, vomiting, fall in blood pressure, dizziness, headache, fits or convulsions, rarely, diarrhoea etc. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.