Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
Information about Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
Tranexamic acid + mefenamic acid uses
Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid is used in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain.
How tranexamic acid + mefenamic acid works
This is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid. Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of tranexamic acid + mefenamic acid
Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Nasal congestion, Headache, Tiredness, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Stomach pain, Sinus pain, Sinus inflammation
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Expert advice for Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
- Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid helps relieve menstrual pain and abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Take it on the first day of a heavy period. Taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
- Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive menstrual periods.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Frequently asked questions for Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
Q. What is Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid?
Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid. This medication is used to treat pain and is used to treat heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle (monthly periods) in women.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid?
Yes, it is considered to be harmful for patients with severe kidney failure, active intravascular clotting (obstruction in the blood flow due to blood clots), and color vision disorders.
Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.