Tranexamic acid (commonly marketed as Cyclokapron) is often prescribed for excessive bleeding. It is an antifibrinolytic that competitively inhibits the activation of plasminogen to plasmin.

Theraputic uses

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Menstrual bleeding

Transexamic acid is commonly used to treat excessive menstrual bleeding and menorrhagia.

Haemophilia

Transexamic acid is also useful in the treatment of haemophilia.

Angioedema

In acquired angioedema types I and II and non-histaminergic angioedema, antifibrinolytics such as tranexamic acid or ε-aminocaproic acid may be effective.

References

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• Tranexamic acid (Dr. P.L.F. Giangrande, Oxford Haemophilia Centre)
• Tranexamic acid (UK patient information leaflet)
• Antifibrinolytic agents (drugs.com)
• Types of Angioedema and treatments (Hereditary Angioedema Association)

Antifibrinolytics | Tranexamsäure