Anti-Fibrinolytics Flashcards

1
Q

Name an anti-fibrinolytic drug.

A

Tranexamic acid

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2
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List 3 indications for tranexamic acid.

A
  • Bleeding from trauma
  • Surgery
  • Menorrhagia
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3
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What is the MOA of tranexamic acid?

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  • Binds to plasmin
  • Therefore blocking the breakdown of fibrin
  • This stabilises the clot
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