Trapic Injection 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Tranexamic Acid 100 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTRAPIC contains Tranexamic Acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Antifibrinolytics. It is used in the prevention and management of bleeding in conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding in women, gastrointestinal bleeding (bleeding in digestive tract, anywhere from the throat to rectum), bleeding due to thrombolytic therapy (medicine that is used to breakdown blood clots) and after having surgeries (such as ear, nose, throat, prostate gland, urinary tract, gynecological, abdominal or heart surgery) in adults and children above one year of age. TRAPIC is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment, blood clotting disorder or consumption coagulopathy (condition affecting the blood’s ability to clot and stop the bleeding) or history of seizures (fits). Your doctor may recommend you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. Before receiving TRAPIC, inform your doctor if you had or have blood in the urine, are at risk of having a blood clot, excessive clotting or bleeding throughout the body (disseminated intravascular coagulation). TRAPIC is not recommended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy and in breast-feeding women. It should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor. TRAPIC should be used with caution in elderly patients, especially in patients with the evidence of renal failure. The most common
Uses
OF TRAPICPrevent and manages bleeding in children (aged above one) and adults in conditions such as: heavy menstrual bleeding in women gastrointestinal bleeding after having surgeries (such as ear, nose, throat, heart, abdominal, gynaecological and prostrate or urinary tract surgery) bleeding due to medicine that is used to breakdown blood clots (thrombolytic therapy)
How It Works
TRAPIC prevents bleeding by blocking the plasminogen from binding with fibrin which results in bleeding. As a result, it prevents and controls bleeding associated with various factors.
Directions for Use
TRAPIC will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving TRAPIC are nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. Inform your doctor immediately if any of the side effect worsens. USES OF TRAPICPrevent and manages bleeding in children (aged above one) and adults in conditions such as: heavy menstrual bleeding in women gastrointestinal bleeding after having surgeries (such as ear, nose, throat, heart, abdominal, gynaecological and prostrate or urinary tract surgery) bleeding due to medicine that is used to breakdown blood clots (thrombolytic therapy) HOW TRAPIC WORKSTRAPIC prevents bleeding by blocking the plasminogen from binding with fibrin which results in bleeding. As a result, it prevents and controls bleeding associated with various factors. DIRECTIONS FOR USETRAPIC will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TRAPICCOMMON diarrhoea nausea, vomiting UNCOMMON skin rashes RAREInform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while receiving TRAPIC: severe allergic reaction (signs include redness of the skin and lumpy skin rashes, difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips or eyelids, unexplained high temperature (fever) and fainting) swelling of the throat that causes breathing and swallowing difficulty symptoms of a blood clot (such as swelling or pain in the legs or chest, headache, weakness of the face and limbs on one side of the body)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTRAPIC is not recommended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. It should be used with caution in pregnant women only if considered clearly necessary. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during management with this medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving TRAPIC. BREASTFEEDINGTRAPIC is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYTRAPIC is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending upon the kidney function. Consult your doctor before receiving TRAPIC. LIVERTRAPIC can be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving TRAPIC. ALLERGYDo not receive TRAPIC if you are allergic to Tranexamic acid or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSTRAPIC is not recommended for use if you: have blood clotting disorder or consumption coagulopathy (condition affecting the blood’s ability to clot and stop the bleeding) have history of seizures (fits) Before receiving TRAPIC inform your physician if you: have blood in the urine (which may lead to urinary tract obstruction) are at risk of having a blood clot have excessive clotting or bleeding throughout the body (disseminated intravascular coagulation) Use in pediatrics: TRAPIC should be used with caution in children above 1 year of age. Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose based on the bodyweight of the child. Consult child’s doctor for advice before administration of TRAPIC. Use in geriatrics: TRAPIC should be used with caution in elderly patients, especially in patients with the evidence of renal failure. Consult your doctor before receiving TRAPIC.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving TRAPIC inform your doctor if you have received or taking any of the following medicines: ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel (oral contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy) thrombolytic agents such as streptokinase, reteplase, tenecteplase (medicines that prevent blood clot) antifibrinolytics such as aminocaproic acid, aprotinin (medicines that help the blood to clot) Overdosage: TRAPIC will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, low blood pressure and convulsions (fits). SYNOPSIS Drug : Tranexamic Acid Pharmacological Category : Antifibrinolytics Therapeutic Indication : Prevent and manages bleeding in certain conditions Dosage Forms : Tablet, Gel, Injection MORE INFORMATION Store at room temperature