Relief from Distress of MENORRHAGIA
SALT COMPOSITION: – Ethamsylate 250mg + Tranexmic acid 250mg
Ethamsylate-
- An ideal antihaemorrhagic/haemostat agent
- Improves platelet functions
Tranexamic Acid –
- First line treatment of menorrhagia
- Proven antifibrinolytic
“Tranexamic acid has proven to be an effective treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). It reduces menstrual blood loss (MBL) by 26%–60%”
INDICATIONS
- Menorrhagia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- DUB
- Conisation of Cervix
- IUCD induced bleeding
- Post-operative
- Epistaxis
DRUG COMPOSITION INFORMATION
What is Ethamsylate for:
Prevention and treatment of capillary hemorrhages
How does Ethamsylate work:
Ethamsylate stops haemorrhage from small blood vessels by stabilising the capillary wall and correcting abnormal platelet adhesion.
How should Ethamsylate be used:
May be taken with or without food. (May be taken w meals to minimise GI upset.)
Common side effects of Ethamsylate :
Headache, skin rash, nausea. IV: Transient hypotension.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
What precautions should I take when taking Ethamsylate :
If you have an allergy to eszopiclone or any other part of this drug.- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Ethamsylate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. – Taking them together can cause bad side effects. – Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Ethamsylate :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. – Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category B: Either animal-reproduction studies have not demonstrated a foetal risk but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women or animal-reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect (other than a decrease in fertility) that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in the 1st trimester (and there is no evidence of a risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Haemostatics
What is Tranexamic Acid for:
This medication is an antifibrinolytic agent, used for reduction or prevention of excessive menstrual bleeding. It is also used for prevention of bleeding due to other causes such as peptic ulcer, bypass surgery, prostatic surgery, overdose of fibrinolytics. It is useful in hemophilia patients after surgical procedures. It blocks the breakdown of blood clots.
How does Tranexamic Acid work:
Tranexamic acid works to stop and treat bleeding.
How should Tranexamic Acid be used:
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It is also available as an injection to be given into the vein by a health care provider.
Common side effects of Tranexamic Acid :
Headache. Back pain. Muscle pain. Nose stuffiness.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Tranexamic Acid :
Alert your doctor if you ever had blood clotting problems, for example in your leg or lung. Also alert your doctor if you have heart or kidney disease, or if you ever had a stroke. – Alert your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad headache. Very heavy periods (menstrual bleeding) after 2 cycles. Any bruising or bleeding. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Tranexamic Acid with other medicines:
Alert your doctor quickly if you are taking any medication that affects blood clotting and if you are taking any of the following medicines: – chlorpromazine. – birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that contain oestrogen. – Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Tranexamic Acid :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. – Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Haemostatics