Tranexamic acid Alternatives Compared
| Tranexamic acid | Lysteda | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol |
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| Tranexamic acid | Lysteda (tranexamic acid) | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Menstrual Disorders, Bleeding Disorder, Menorrhagia, Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia A. May also be prescribed off label for Melasma. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Menstrual Disorders, Menorrhagia. Lysteda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menstrual Disorders. |
Related suggestions Menstrual Disorders
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| More about Tranexamic acid | More about Lysteda (tranexamic acid) | More about Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | ||||||||||||||||
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Tranexamic acid has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 259 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Lysteda has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 69 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 2723 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: tranexamic acid side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lysteda side effects in more detail. |
See also: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol side effects in more detail. |
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| Cyklokapron, Lysteda | Other tranexamic acid brands include: Cyklokapron | Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
32.5 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 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. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with tranexamic acid:
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A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Lysteda:
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A total of 507 drugs are known to interact with drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol:
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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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April 15, 2019 |
November 13, 2009 |
March 16, 2006 |
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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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