Tranexamic Acid: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Tranexamic Acid is an antifibrinolytic (anti-bleeding) medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for heavy menstrual bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding after surgery or injury, dental bleeding in bleeding disorders and hereditary angioedema. In Pakistan it is available as capsules and injections, made by 6 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Tranexamic Acid works
Tranexamic acid blocks fibrinolysis, the natural process the body uses to break down blood clots. By keeping clots that have already formed in place for longer, it helps bleeding slow down and stop. It does not change the number of platelets or the clotting factors themselves.
What is Tranexamic Acid used for?
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding after surgery or injury
- Dental bleeding in bleeding disorders
- Hereditary angioedema
Tranexamic Acid is used to reduce heavy bleeding. It is widely prescribed for heavy periods, and is also used for nosebleeds, for bleeding after surgery, dental extraction or injury, and to prevent bleeding in people with haemophilia or other clotting problems. It may also be used to help prevent swelling attacks in hereditary angioedema.
Side effects of Tranexamic Acid
Most people tolerate Tranexamic Acid well; the more common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Back or muscle pain
Get emergency help if you have pain, swelling or redness in one leg, chest pain, sudden breathlessness, or signs of a stroke such as weakness on one side or slurred speech. Also report any change in your eyesight or colour vision.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had a blood clot in a leg, lung, brain or eye, or have a condition that raises your risk of clots.
- Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, a history of fits, or blood in your urine.
- Taking it with the combined contraceptive pill may increase the risk of clots, so mention any hormonal medicines you use.
- See a doctor if heavy periods do not improve or bleeding is unusual, as the underlying cause should be investigated.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take it only on medical advice.
Frequently asked questions about Tranexamic Acid
What is the price of Tranexamic Acid in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Tranexamic Acid products currently in stock range from Rs 130 to Rs 2,991 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Xed Injection 5ml at Rs 130. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Tranexamic Acid are available in Pakistan?
Tranexamic Acid is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Transamin (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Xed (Indus Pharma (PVT.) Ltd), Brino (Sami Pharma Ltd), Btrol (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Maxna (Ali Gohar Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Traxacid (Asian Continental).Do I need a prescription for Tranexamic Acid?
Yes. Tranexamic Acid is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Tranexamic Acid be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take it only on medical advice.
Are all Tranexamic Acid brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Tranexamic Acid in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Tranexamic Acid brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 12 products containing Tranexamic Acid from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
