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Prescribed for Fibrinolytic Bleeding. Amicar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Fibrinolytic Bleeding. aminocaproic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Amicar side effects document.

See the full aminocaproic acid side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 236.5 mL
Dosage 1.25 g/5 mL
Per Unit* $12.38
Cost* $2,927.45

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $22.72
Cost* $681.50

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Amicar

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2 hours

2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Amicar:

  • 5 major drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
  • 6 moderate drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with aminocaproic acid:

  • 5 major drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
  • 6 moderate drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 03, 1964

June 03, 1964

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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