Antifibrinolytic Agent

Tranexamic Acid

Approved 11 Jun 2024OralTablet

The FDA lists this product in 32 strengths and forms.

Indications

Tranexamic acid tablets are indicated for the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive potential [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Tranexamic acid tablets are an antifibrinolytic indicated for the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive potential. (1)

Contraindications

Concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives ( 4.1 )
Active thromboembolic disease or a history or intrinsic risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism, including retinal vein or artery occlusion ( 4.1 )
Hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid ( 4.2 )

4.1Thromboembolic Risk

Tranexamic acid tablets are contraindicated in females of reproductive potential who are [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]:

Using combined hormonal contraception
Known to have any of the following conditions: o Active thromboembolic disease (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or cerebral thrombosis) o A history of thrombosis or thromboembolism, including retinal vein or artery occlusion o An intrinsic risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism (e.g., thrombogenic valvular disease, thrombogenic cardiac rhythm disease, or hypercoagulopathy)

4.2Hypersensitivity to Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid tablets are contraindicated in females with reproductive potential with known hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )].

Warnings and precautions

Thromboembolism, including retinal occlusion, has been reported with tranexamic acid tablets use. Concomitant use of tranexamic acid tablets with combined hormonal contraceptives, Factor IX complex concentrates, anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates or all-trans retinoic acid (oral tretinoin) may increase the risk of thrombosis. ( 5.1 )

Indications

Contraindications

Concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives ( 4.1 )
Active thromboembolic disease or a history or intrinsic risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism, including retinal vein or artery occlusion ( 4.1 )
Hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid ( 4.2 )

4.1Thromboembolic Risk

Tranexamic acid tablets are contraindicated in females of reproductive potential who are [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]:

Using combined hormonal contraception
Known to have any of the following conditions: o Active thromboembolic disease (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or cerebral thrombosis) o A history of thrombosis or thromboembolism, including retinal vein or artery occlusion o An intrinsic risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism (e.g., thrombogenic valvular disease, thrombogenic cardiac rhythm disease, or hypercoagulopathy)

4.2Hypersensitivity to Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid tablets are contraindicated in females with reproductive potential with known hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )].

Warnings and precautions

Thromboembolism, including retinal occlusion, has been reported with tranexamic acid tablets use. Concomitant use of tranexamic acid tablets with combined hormonal contraceptives, Factor IX complex concentrates, anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates or all-trans retinoic acid (oral tretinoin) may increase the risk of thrombosis. ( 5.1 )

Adverse reactions

Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥ 5%, and more frequent in tranexamic acid tablets-treated subjects compared to placebo-treated subjects) are headache, sinus and nasal symptoms, back pain, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, muscle cramps, migraine, anemia and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Advagen Pharma Ltd. at 866-488-0312 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trial Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions in Short-term Studies The safety of tranexamic acid tablets in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive potential was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ].

Study 1 compared the effects of two doses of tranexamic acid tablets (1950 mg and 3900 mg per day for up to 5 days during each menstrual period) versus placebo over a 3-cycle treatment duration. A total of 304 women were randomized to this study, with 115 receiving at least one dose of 3900 mg/day of tranexamic acid tablets.
Study 2 compared the effects of tranexamic acid tablets (3900 mg/day) versus placebo over a 6-cycle treatment duration. A total of 196 women were randomized to this study, with 117 receiving at least one dose of tranexamic acid tablets. Across the studies, the combined exposure to 3900 mg/day tranexamic acid tablets was 947 cycles and the average duration of use was 3.4 days per cycle. In both studies, subjects were generally healthy women who had menstrual blood loss of ≥ 80 mL. In these studies, subjects were 18 to 49 years of age with a mean age of approximately 40 years, had cyclic menses every 21-35 days, and a body mass index (BMI) of approximately 32 kg/m 2 . On average, subjects had a history of heavy menstrual bleeding for approximately 10 years and 40% had fibroids as determined by transvaginal ultrasound. Approximately 70% were Caucasian, 25% were Black, and 5% were Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Other. Seven percent (7%) of all subjects were of Hispanic origin. Women using hormonal contraception were excluded from the trials. A list of adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 5% of subjects and more frequently in tranexamic acid tablets-treated subjects receiving 3900 mg/day compared to placebo-treated subjects is provided in Table 2. Table 2. Adverse Reactions* Reported in Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Studies 1 and 2) Tranexamic Acid Tablets 3900 mg/day n (%) (N=232) Placebo n(%) (N=139) Number of Subjects with at Least One Adverse Reaction 208 (89.7%) 122 (87.8%) Headache a 117 (50.4%) 65 (46.8%) Nasal & sinus symptoms b 59 (25.4%) 24 (17.3%) Back pain 48 (20.7%) 21 (15.1%) Abdominal pain c 46 (19.8%) 25 (18.0%) Musculoskeletal pain d 26 (11.2%) 4 (2.9%) Arthralgia e 16 (6.9%) 7 (5.0%) Muscle cramps & spasms 15 (6.5%) 8 (5.8%) Migraine 14 (6.0%) 8 (5.8%) Anemia 13 (5.6%) 5 (3.6%) Fatigue 12 (5.2%) 6 (4.3%) * Adverse reactions that were reported by ≥ 5% of tranexamic acid tablets -treated subjects and more frequently in tranexamic acid tablets -treated subjects compared to placebo-treated subjects a Includes headache and tension headache b Nasal and sinus symptoms include nasal, respiratory tract and sinus congestion, sinusitis, acute sinusitis, sinus headache, allergic sinusitis and sinus pain, and multiple allergies and seasonal allergies c Abdominal pain includes abdominal tenderness and discomfort d Musculoskeletal pain includes musculoskeletal discomfort and myalgia e Arthralgia includes joint stiffness and swelling Adverse Reactions in Long-term Studies Long-term safety of tranexamic acid tablets was studied in two open-label studies. In one study, subjects with physician-diagnosed heavy menstrual bleeding (not using the alkaline hematin methodology) were treated with 3900 mg/day for up to 5 days during each menstrual period for up to 27 menstrual cycles. A total of 781 subjects were enrolled and 239 completed the study through 27 menstrual cycles. A total of 12.4% of the subjects withdrew due to adverse reactions. Women using hormonal contraception were excluded from the study. The total exposure in this study to 3900 mg/day tranexamic acid tablets was 10,213 cycles. The average duration of tranexamic acid tablets use was 2.9 days per cycle. A long-term open-label extension study of subjects from the two short-term efficacy studies was also conducted in which subjects were treated with 3900 mg/day for up to 5 days during each menstrual period for up to 9 menstrual cycles. A total of 288 subjects were enrolled and 196 subjects completed the study through 9 menstrual cycles. A total of 2.1% of the subjects withdrew due to adverse reactions. The total exposure to 3900 mg/day tranexamic acid tablets in this study was 1,956 cycles. The average duration of tranexamic acid tablets use was 3.5 days per cycle. The types and severity of adverse reactions in these two long-term open-label trials were similar to those observed in the double-blind, placebo-controlled studies although the percentage of subjects reporting them was greater in the 27-month study, most likely because of the longer study duration. A case of severe allergic reaction to tranexamic acid tablets was reported in the extension trial, involving a subject on her fourth cycle of treatment, who experienced dyspnea, tightening of her throat, and facial flushing that required emergency medical treatment.

6.2Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified from postmarketing experience with tranexamic acid tablets. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Eye disorders: Impaired color vision and other visual disturbances
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Immune system disorders: Anaphylactic shock and anaphylactoid reactions
Nervous system disorders: Dizziness
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Allergic skin reactions
Vascular disorders: Thromboembolic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral thrombosis, acute renal cortical necrosis, and central retinal artery and vein obstruction); cases have been associated with concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives

Tranexamic Acid

Indications

Contraindications

4.1Thromboembolic Risk

4.2Hypersensitivity to Tranexamic Acid

Warnings and precautions

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Tranexamic Acid

Indications

Contraindications

4.1Thromboembolic Risk

4.2Hypersensitivity to Tranexamic Acid

Warnings and precautions

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5.1Thromboembolic Risk Venous

5.2Severe Allergic Reactions

5.3Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

5.4Ligneous Conjunctivitis

Interactions

7.1Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

7.2Tissue Plasminogen Activators

7.3Factor IX Complex Concentrates or Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Concentrates

7.4All-Trans Retinoic Acid (Oral Tretinoin)

Adverse reactions

6.1Clinical Trial Experience

6.2Postmarketing Experience

Composition

Strengths and forms

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