Cyklokapron
Developed to manage heavy menstrual bleeding, utilised to support patients in reducing blood loss during menstruation.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Tranexamic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cyklokapron, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cyklokapron vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cyklokapron details
- Conditions
- Menorrhagia · Haemorrhage
- Alternative names
- Cyclokapron
- Therapeutic class
- Antifibrinolytic
- Pharmacological class
- Antifibrinolytic
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
- hormonal contraceptives; thrombolytics
- Age restrictions
- Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid; history of venous thromboembolism; history of arterial thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in patients with renal impairment; report any visual disturbances immediately
Serious side effects
thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to manage heavy menstrual bleeding, utilised to support patients in reducing blood loss during menstruation.
Mechanism of action
Cyklokapron works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots. By inhibiting plasminogen activation to plasmin, it stabilises formed clots, which helps to control excessive bleeding.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding: Tranexamic acid is excreted in breast milk; consult your healthcare provider.
What you will receive
Cyklokapron is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tranexamic Acid is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.