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Aminocaproic acid

Amicar aminocaproic acid

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

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

Prescription only

See the full Amicar side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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

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Quantity	236.5 mL
Dosage	1.25 g/5 mL
Per Unit^*	$12.38
Cost^*	$2,927.45

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intravenous solution
Oral syrup
Oral tablet

Oral syrup
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Amicar

N/A

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

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

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)

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)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

WADA Class

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N/A

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Prescribing Information

Related Treatment Guide

Fibrinolytic Bleeding

Fibrinolytic Bleeding

** 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.

Further information

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