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Tranexamic acid 500mg tablets, used in the management of menorrhagia and haemorrhage. An antifibrinolytic that stops clots being broken down early.
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Haemorrhage
Haemorrhage refers to significant or uncontrolled bleeding from blood vessels, whether visible on the surface or occurring silently inside the body. Minor bleeds usually stop on their own; persistent or heavy bleeding needs medical attention.
Key points
- Tranexamic acid, a first-line antifibrinolytic, blocks clot breakdown and treats trauma, post-surgical bleeding and heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Coughing or vomiting blood, or urine and stool turning dark red or black, can point to serious bleeding happening inside the body.
- Bleeding that will not stop quickly, or sudden severe pain with dizziness or collapse, calls for emergency hospital care without delay.
Stopping the bleed: how haemorrhage is managed
Controlling active bleeding depends on its source and severity. For many types of haemorrhage, antifibrinolytic agents are the first line of defence. Tranexamic acid works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots, and is widely used for heavy menstrual bleeding, post-surgical bleeds, and trauma.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the most common reasons women seek haemorrhage treatment. If this is the underlying cause, the women’s health section covers related conditions and medicines.
When to seek urgent care
Some presentations need immediate emergency attention. Go to the nearest hospital without delay if bleeding is rapid and will not stop, there is coughing or vomiting of blood, urine or stool appears dark red or black, or there is sudden severe internal pain alongside dizziness or collapse. These signs can indicate serious internal haemorrhage.