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About Weltran 500mg Injection

TRANEXAMIC ACID belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-fibrinolytic drugs’ used to treat abnormal or unwanted bleeding. It is used to control bleeding in conditions such as heavy periods (menorrhagia), nose bleeds (epistaxis), cervical surgery (conization of the cervix), prostate surgery (post-prostatectomy), bladder surgery (post-cystectomy), bleeding inside the eye (traumatic hyphaema), before tooth removal (dental extraction) in hemophiliacs (people who bleed more easily than normal) and a hereditary disease called angioneurotic edema (HANO).

TRANEXAMIC ACID contains ‘tranexamic acid’ which belongs to the class of ‘anti-fibrinolytic agents’. It is generally used for the short-term treatment of bleeding. It acts by regulating the breakdown of blood clots. It blocks the release and action of plasmin which is an enzyme essential for the breakdown of clots present in the blood. This effect helps to slow down the bleeding.

TRANEXAMIC ACID is available in the dosage forms: tablet, liquid, mouthwash, and injection. The dose and duration of the medicine are given by your doctor based on your health condition. TRANEXAMIC ACID may not cause any side effects when used orally. However, some patients may experience side effects such as feeling sick (nausea), diarrhea, and itchy skin. These side effects usually go away without treatment. If you develop any other serious side effects such as vision problems while using TRANEXAMIC ACID, consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take TRANEXAMIC ACID if you are allergic to ‘tranexamic acid’ or any other ingredients present in it. Do not take this medicine if you have a history of kidney disease, thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels), disseminated intravascular coagulation (a disease where blood clots form throughout your body), and seizures (fits). Inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills or fibrinolytic agents (medicines that dissolve blood clots). Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Weltran 500mg Injection

Abnormal heavy bleeding

Medicinal Benefits of Weltran 500mg Injection

TRANEXAMIC ACID contains ‘tranexamic acid’ which belongs to the class of ‘anti-fibrinolytic agents’. It acts by regulating the breakdown of blood clots in the body. It blocks the release and action of plasmin which is an enzyme essential for the breakdown of clots present in the blood. This effect helps to slow down the abnormal bleeding.

Directions for Use

TRANEXAMIC ACID is available in the following dosage forms: tablet, liquid, mouthwash, and injection. Tablet: It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet. Liquid: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose of liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, followed by water or milk. If it causes a bitter or metallic taste. Mouthwash: You should brush your teeth before using mouthwash. Pour the mouthwash into a measuring cup. Then, gargle it around by emptying the cup into your mouth. Spit out into the sink after gargling. Injection: A healthcare professional gives the injection, so do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Weltran 500mg Injection

TRANEXAMIC ACID may not cause any side effects when used orally. However, some patients may experience side effects, such as feeling sick (nausea), diarrhea, and itchy skin. These side effects usually go away without treatment. If you develop any other serious side effects such as vision problems while using TRANEXAMIC ACID, consult your doctor immediately.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking TRANEXAMIC ACID, inform your doctor if you notice blood in your urine (except during periods), or have a history of uncontrollable bleeding, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (a disease where blood clots form throughout your body), irregular periods and kidney disease. Also, inform your doctor if you or your family has a history of thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels). Inform your doctor if you are taking medicine to treat a hereditary disease called angioneurotic edema (HANO) every day for a long time. If so, you may need to have regular eye tests and blood tests to check your liver is working properly. Inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills, including the patch, vaginal ring, and an intrauterine device (IUD), as there is a risk of deep vein thrombosis (a condition in which blood clot is formed in the deeper vein, mostly legs). Inform your doctor if you are using fibrinolytic agents (drugs that break blood clots) such as streptokinase as they may stop the effect of TRANEXAMIC ACID. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TRANEXAMIC ACID may interact with birth control pills, fibrinolytic drugs (streptokinase, urokinase, reteplase, alteplase, and tenecteplase, etc.), an antipsychotic drug (chlorpromazine), and a drug used to treat blood cancer (tretinoin) and progestins (levonorgestrel).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

TRANEXAMIC ACID should not be used in patients with a history of color vision defect, active intravascular clotting, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures (fits), and renal dysfunction.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

TRANEXAMIC ACID may not interact with alcohol. However, avoid taking alcohol as it may worsen your health condition.

PREGNANCY

TRANEXAMIC ACID is a category B medicine and may not cause toxic effects to the fetus. However, it should be used in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

TRANEXAMIC ACID should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if prescribed by a doctor.

DRIVING

TRANEXAMIC ACID may not affect your ability to drive.

LIVER

TRANEXAMIC ACID should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

KIDNEY

TRANEXAMIC ACID should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.