It is available as a tablet, syrup and an injection.
Patients with haemophilia undergoing dental extraction- Initial: 6 g immediately after extraction, then 6 g 6 hourly for up to 10 days.
IV- Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhage- As 2% solution: Initial: 4-5 g over 1 hour, then continuous infusion of 1 g/hour for usually up to 8 hour or until bleeding is controlled. Max: 24 g/24 hour
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
PO- Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhage- Initial: 4-5 g, then 1-1.25 g hourly, usually up to 8 hour or until bleeding has been controlled. Max: 30g/24 hour.Patients with haemophilia undergoing dental extraction- Initial: 6 g immediately after extraction, then 6 g 6 hourly for up to 10 days.
IV- Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhage- As 2% solution: Initial: 4-5 g over 1 hour, then continuous infusion of 1 g/hour for usually up to 8 hour or until bleeding is controlled. Max: 24 g/24 hour
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Bleeding due to disseminated intravascular coagulation. Rapid IV administration.Drug Name : Aminocaproic Acid
This medication is an antidote, prescribed for excessive bleeding caused by fibrinolytic drugs.Trade Names/Brand Names of Aminocaproic Acid
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