Tranexamic acid Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Menstrual Disorders, Menorrhagia, Bleeding Disorder, Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia A. May also be prescribed off label for Melasma. |
Prescribed for Acne, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menstrual Disorders. |
Prescribed for Menstrual Disorders, Menorrhagia. Lysteda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full tranexamic acid side effects document. |
See the full drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol side effects document. |
See the full Lysteda side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all tranexamic acid prices |
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View all Lysteda prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Cyklokapron, Lysteda | Gianvi, Jasmiel, Kemeya, Kyra, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more | Other tranexamic acid brands include: Cyklokapron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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 |
32.5 hours |
2 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with tranexamic acid:
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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol:
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A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Lysteda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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April 15, 2019 |
March 16, 2006 |
November 13, 2009 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.