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Indications & Uses
Tracid 650 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: The usual dose is 500 to 1000 mg, three times daily. For prophylaxis, the mean recommended daily dose is 0.5 to 1 gm by mouth, or 500 mg by the parenteral (intravenous or intramuscular) route. For treatment of hemorrhagic manifestations, the oral dose is increased to 1 to 3 gm given in divided doses. In cases of particular seriousness and urgency, treatment may begin with an ampoule (500 mg) injected slowly by the intravenous route, followed by the necessary oral doses. Children: For prophylaxis, 5 to 10 mg for every kg of body weight is given orally each day in divided doses. For therapeutic purposes, the oral dose is doubled, from 10 to 20 mg/kg, while intravenous or intramuscular treatment is begun with 10 mg/kg (equal to 0.5 ml for every 5 kg) given slowly by the intravenous route, continuing with oral doses up to the amount required. Where more convenient, such as in small babies, the ampoules may be diluted in a little sweetened water and given orally instead of the capsules. Elderly patients: No reduction in dosage is necessary unless there is evidence of renal failure.
Side Effects
Trexam is generally well tolerated. Some people notice mild, infrequent effects such as tiredness, eye irritation, a blocked nose, itching, or skin redness and rashes. Taken by mouth, it can occasionally cause nausea, diarrhea, or heartburn, and in rare cases a drop in blood pressure on standing up. If you notice any signs of an allergic reaction to Trexam, stop or hold off on treatment and consult your doctor for suitable alternative care.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Trexam is used to treat hyperfibrinolysis. As a preventive treatment, it should be started 24 hours before surgery and continued for 3 to 4 days afterward. When treating bleeding, therapy should be continued for at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved. In hematuria, particularly when no other bleeding symptoms are present, the dose should be reduced to avoid clot formation in the urinary tract. Trexam must not be used in severe renal insufficiency or anuric conditions, and should be used with caution in milder cases of renal impairment. Patients with heart or liver disease require extra care when taking this medicine.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to the product. Also contraindicated in thromboembolic disease, arterial or venous thrombosis, endocavitary hemorrhage, and severe kidney failure.