Lysteda Side Effects
Generic name: tranexamic acid
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 18, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about tranexamic acid. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lysteda.
Applies to tranexamic acid: intravenous solution. Other dosage forms:
Serious side effects of Lysteda
Along with its needed effects, tranexamic acid (the active ingredient contained in Lysteda) 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 while taking tranexamic acid:
Incidence not known
- Anxiety
- bloody or cloudy urine
- blurred or loss of vision
- changes in vision
- chest pain or tightness
- confusion
- cough
- difficult or painful urination
- difficulty swallowing
- disturbed color perception
- dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- double vision
- fast heartbeat
- halos around lights
- hives, itching, skin rash
- migraine headache
- night blindness
- numbness of the hands
- overbright appearance of lights
- pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- redness of the skin
- seizures
- sudden decrease in the amount of urine
- sweating
- trouble breathing
- tunnel vision
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects of Lysteda
Some side effects of tranexamic acid 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:
Incidence not known
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at injection site
- diarrhea
- giddiness
- nausea
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to tranexamic acid: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral tablet.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have frequently included nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Abdominal pain has also been reported.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included giddiness, dizziness, headache, tension headache, and migraine.[Ref]
Hematologic
Hematologic side effects have included thromboembolic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral thrombosis, acute renal cortical necrosis, and central retinal artery and vein obstruction) and anemia.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
A case of severe allergic reaction to tranexamic acid (the active ingredient contained in Lysteda) was reported involving a subject on her fourth cycle of treatment who experienced dyspnea, tightening of her throat, and facial flushing that required emergency medical treatment.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic skin reactions, anaphylactic shock and anaphylactoid reactions.[Ref]
Ocular
Ocular side effects have rarely included disturbances of color vision and retinal artery occlusion.[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal side effects have included back pain, musculoskeletal pain, muscle cramps and spasms, myalgia, and arthralgia including joint stiffness and swelling.[Ref]
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included nasal and sinus symptoms including nasal, respiratory tract and sinus congestion, sinusitis, acute sinusitis, sinus headache, and allergic sinusitis and sinus pain.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension when intravenous administration exceeded 1 mL per minute.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included ureteral obstruction due to clot formation in patients with upper urinary tract bleeding.[Ref]
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1. Product Information. Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid). Pharmacia and Upjohn. 2001;PROD.
2. Product Information. Lysteda (tranexamic acid). Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2022.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.