New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Tm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Tm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tm. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Tm have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Tm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tm's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tm related warnings talks about Tm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tm in conditions like Blood Cancer, Colour Blindness, Allergy. The section on Tm contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Tm may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Tm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Tm safe for pregnant women?
Tm shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tm safe during breastfeeding?
Tm should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tm on the Kidneys?
Tm rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tm on the Liver?
Tm may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tm on the Heart?
Tm has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tm habit forming or addictive?
Tm does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Tm
Taking Tm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tm
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tm as it can have severe side effects.
Tm is available in the form of an injection and tablet. Injection must be taken under the supervision of a doctor. The tablet should be taken orally or by mouth. Depending upon your condition, your doctor will suggest you a dosing schedule. It is important that you stick to this schedule. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that you don't miss the dose. If your bleeding doesn't reduce or gets worse, call your doctor immediately.
No, Tm doesn't stop bleeding. It is used to reduce bleeding. During bleeding, clots are formed. Tm prevents these clots from dissolving and this reduces bleeding.
You can take Tm for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Tm for a longer period of time without talking to your doctor first.
Yes, Tm may cause allergy in rare cases. The symptoms could be rash, itching, extreme dizziness, swelling of the tongue, throat, and face, difficulty in breathing, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using Tm and talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Tm has an expiry date and it must not be used beyond that date as it may not be as effective.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 628-629
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lysteda™ (tranexamic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyklokapron® (tranexamic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ponstel® (Mefenamic Acid)