Comparing Tranexamic Acid vs DDAVP
Tranexamic acid | DDAVP |
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Tranexamic acid | DDAVP (desmopressin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Melasma, Bleeding Disorder, Menstrual Disorders, 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 Diabetes Insipidus, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A. DDAVP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hemophilia A
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More about Tranexamic acid | More about DDAVP (desmopressin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
DDAVP has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: tranexamic acid side effects in more detail. |
See also: DDAVP side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all tranexamic acid prices |
View all DDAVP prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Cyklokapron, Lysteda | Other desmopressin brands include: DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Nocdurna | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with tranexamic acid:
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with DDAVP:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 15, 2019 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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