Tranexamic Acid (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Changes in vision
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• Cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Greatly increased or decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
• Increased thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Numbness of the hands
• Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
• Sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing

• Convulsions or seizures
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Sweating
• Trouble seeing
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Diarrhea
• Mental depression
• Muscle twitching or jerking
• Nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
• Rash
• Rhythmic movement of the muscles

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Giddiness
• Hives, itching, or redness of the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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