Hyskon Alternatives Compared
| Hyskon (dextran, high molecular weight) | Tranexamic acid | Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) |
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| Hyskon (dextran, high molecular weight) | Tranexamic acid | Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bleeding Disorder. Hyskon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Melasma, Menstrual Disorders, Bleeding Disorder, Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia A. Tranexamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bleeding Disorder, Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia A. Cyklokapron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Bleeding Disorder
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| More about Hyskon (dextran, high molecular weight) | More about Tranexamic acid | More about Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) | ||||||||||||||||
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Tranexamic acid has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 275 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Cyklokapron has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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View all Tranexamic acid prices |
View all Cyklokapron prices |
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| Other dextran, high molecular weight brands include: Dextran 70 6% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Dextran-HM, Gentran 70 | Cyklokapron, Lysteda | Other tranexamic acid brands include: Lysteda | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
2 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 32 drugs are known to interact with Hyskon:
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A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with Tranexamic acid:
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A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with Cyklokapron:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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April 15, 2019 |
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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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