Type of medicine: antifibrolytic (bleeding prevention)
Generic and brand names: tranexamic acid, injection; Cyklokapron; Lysteda
This medicine is given by injection (shots) to people with hemophilia. It is used before and after dental procedures to reduce or prevent bleeding. It may be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider or dentist if you have ever had:
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
This medicine is given by a healthcare provider. It is given by IV (slow drip through a needle into a large vein) before a dental procedure and then 3 to 4 times a day for several days. Keep all appointments. Talk with your healthcare provider about how often or how long you will receive this medicine.
Do not miss any doses. If you miss an appointment for a dose, contact your healthcare provider.
If you or anyone else has intentionally taken too much of this medicine, call 911 or go to the emergency room right away. If you pass out, have seizures, weakness or confusion, or have trouble breathing, call 911. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. The poison control center number is 800-222-1222.
Symptoms of an acute overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness.
Your healthcare provider may want you to have an eye exam before starting this medicine and during treatment to determine if this medicine is affecting your eyes. Keep all your appointments.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you have received this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider): Trouble urinating; severe dizziness or fainting; redness, warmth, or swelling in your legs, hands, ankles or feet; vision changes; severe shortness of breath or coughing; chest pain; sudden headache; problems with speech or walking; sudden confusion, numbness or weakness; seizures.
Other: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden mood changes.
When you take this medicine with other medicines, it can change the way this or any of the other medicines work. Nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking:
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
