Transamin 250 mg. (Capsules)

Transamin contains tranexamic acid, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). It is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine and works by inhibiting the breakdown of blood clots. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as oral bleeding, post-surgical bleeding, bleeding in childbirth, and abnormal menstrual bleeding.

1) Precautions Before Using Transamin: Do not use Transamin if you:

• Have, or have ever had, a blood clot, for example in a vein of the leg, in the lungs, or a stroke caused by a clot.
• Are allergic to tranexamic acid.

Tell your dentist before taking Transamin if you:

• Have kidney disease, as the dose may need to be lowered.
• Have liver disease.
• Take birth control pills or other hormone medicines that contain estrogen.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Are giving it to a child under 1 year old.

 2)  How to use the medication:

• Take this medicine exactly as your dentist prescribed. The dose, how often to take it and for how many days are printed on your medicine label. Do not take more than prescribed.
• Transamin can be taken before or after meals.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time. Do not take two doses at once.

 3) Precautions while using the medication:

• Tell your dentist or pharmacist about all other medicines you take, especially hormone medicines such as birth control pills and any medicine that affects blood clotting.
• Transamin may cause dizziness. If it does, do not drive or use machinery.

4) Potential risks from the medication: Common side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Muscle pain
• Serious side effects may include blood clot formation.

5) How to store the medication:

• Store between 25-30 degrees Celsius.
• Keep it in a tightly closed container away from sunlight and moisture, and do not store it in the bathroom.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Note: This information is a general summary. Please read the medication label carefully before use and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Transamin in Dental Treatment

Important: Transamin is a dangerous drug. Use it only as your dentist has prescribed.

Why this medicine is prescribed

Transamin slows the breakdown of blood clots, and is therefore used to control bleeding after an oral surgical procedure, in cases where the dentist judges that bleeding may be hard to stop.

Please take it only at the dose and for the length of time your dentist specified. Do not take this medicine on your own, do not use medicine left over from an earlier prescription, and do not share it with anyone else.

If you have abnormal bleeding, or if bleeding does not stop after a procedure, please contact the clinic immediately.