Azelate / Tranexamic Acid
Azelate/Tranexamic Acid is a multi-ingredient medication that contains tranexamic acid, an antifibrinolytic agent that helps prevent excessive bleeding by inhibiting the breakdown of blood clots. This medication is commonly used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and may also be used in certain surgical settings or for skin conditions like melasma when applied topically.
A multi-ingredient medication containing tranexamic acid used primarily to reduce excessive bleeding or treat skin discoloration.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2672345
- Generic
- Azelate / Tranexamic Acid
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), prevention of bleeding during surgical procedures, dental extractions in patients with hemophilia, and topical use for hyperpigmentation conditions like melasma.
Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic that works by reversibly binding to plasminogen, preventing its conversion to plasmin and reducing the breakdown of fibrin clots in the blood.
May cause gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, or dizziness. Contraindicated in patients with history of blood clots, stroke, or severe kidney impairment. Should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Oral forms should not be used with hormonal contraceptives due to increased thrombosis risk.
Official drug label
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