What is the drug class of Tranexamic acid

synthetic derivative of lysine

What is the method of action of Tranexamic acid

• antifibrinolytic that reversibly binds to lysine receptor sites on plasminogen or plasmin.
• This prevents plasmin from binding to and degrading fibrin.

What is the main clinical use of Tranexamic acid

• commonly prescribed to help treat menorrhagia
• shown to be of benefit in bleeding trauma when administered in the first 3 hours