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Tranexamic acid Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Tranexamic acid is also known as: Cyklokapron, Lysteda

Overview

If you become pregnant while taking Tranexamic Acid, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tranexamic Acid during pregnancy. Tranexamic Acid is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Tranexamic Acid, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Tranexamic acid Pregnancy Warnings

Tranexamic acid has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies have not shown evidence of an increased occurrence of fetal damage. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy however tranexamic acid is known to cross the placenta and appears in cord blood at concentrations approximately equal to maternal concentration. Tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron) is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. Tranexamic acid (Lysteda) is not indicated for use in pregnant women.

Tranexamic acid Breastfeeding Warnings

Tranexamic acid is excreted into human milk at a concentration of about one hundredth of the corresponding serum concentrations. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering tranexamic acid to nursing women.

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