2.11 Antifibrinolytic drugs and haemostatics

Tranexamic acid inhibits plasminogen activation and fibrinolysis.

GREEN Tranexamic Acid tablets 500mg

RED Tranexamic Acid injection 100mg/mL [all other non-palliative uses]

GREEN restricted Tranexamic Acid injection* 100mg/mL [RED all other uses]
* for use in palliative care situations only for fungating tumours that may bleed - see guidance sheet

See Guidance on consensus approaches to managing Palliative Care Symptoms (Clinical Practice Summary)
Other blood products – contact blood bank.

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