Cyklokapron
Tranexamic acid tablets for heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding disorders. It prevents the breakdown of blood clots, helping bleeding to stop.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Tranexamic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Cyklokapron is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Cyklokapron depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Cyklokapron details
- Conditions
- Menorrhagia · Haemorrhage
- Alternative names
- Cyclokapron
- Therapeutic class
- Antifibrinolytic
- Pharmacological class
- Antifibrinolytic
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
- hormonal contraceptives; thrombolytics
- Age restrictions
- Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid; history of venous thromboembolism; history of arterial thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in patients with renal impairment; report any visual disturbances immediately
Serious side effects
thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tranexamic acid tablets for heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding disorders. It prevents the breakdown of blood clots, helping bleeding to stop.
Mechanism of action
Cyklokapron works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots. By inhibiting plasminogen activation to plasmin, it stabilises formed clots, which helps to control excessive bleeding.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding: Tranexamic acid is excreted in breast milk; consult your healthcare provider.
What you will receive
Cyklokapron names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tranexamic Acid at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.