Pronunciation: TRAN-ex-AM-ik AS-id
Generic Name: Tranexamic Acid
Brand Name: Lysteda
Lysteda is used for:
Treating heavy menstrual bleeding.
Lysteda is an antifibrinolytic. It works by preventing blood clots from breaking down too quickly. This helps to reduce excessive bleeding.
Do NOT use Lysteda if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Lysteda
- you have blood clots (eg, in the leg, lung, eye, brain), a history of blood clots, or conditions that may increase your risk of blood clots (eg, certain heart valve problems, certain types of irregular heartbeat, certain blood clotting problems)
- you have bleeding in the brain, blood in the urine, or bleeding related to kidney problems
- you have a disturbance of color vision
- you have irregular menstrual bleeding of unknown cause
- you are using medicine to help your blood clot (eg, factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Lysteda:
Some medical conditions may interact with Lysteda. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of kidney problems, bleeding or blood clotting problems, a certain blood problem called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), eye or vision problems, or bleeding in the brain
- if the time between the start of your periods is less than 21 days or more than 35 days
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lysteda. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills), medicines to help your blood clot (eg, anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates, factor IX complex concentrates), or tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) because the risk of blood clots may be increased
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because they may decrease Lysteda's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lysteda may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Lysteda:
Use Lysteda as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Lysteda. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Lysteda by mouth with or without food.
- Swallow Lysteda whole with plenty of liquids. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Only take Lysteda after your period has started. Do not take more than 3 doses within 24 hours. Do not take Lysteda for more than 5 days within any menstrual cycle. Discuss any questions with your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Lysteda, take it as soon as you remember, then take your next dose at least 6 hours later. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lysteda.
Important safety information:
- Lysteda may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lysteda with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- If your symptoms do not get better after 2 menstrual cycles, if they get worse, or if Lysteda seems to stop working, check with your doctor.
- If you notice an unusual change in your bleeding pattern, check with your doctor.
- The risk of a stroke, a heart attack, or other blood clots may be increased when Lysteda is used with hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills). The risk may be greater if you are very overweight or if you smoke cigarettes, especially if you are older than 35 years. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Lysteda before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Lab tests, including eye exams, may be performed while you use Lysteda. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Lysteda should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- Use Lysteda with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Lysteda is not indicated in women who have been through menopause or in children who have not had their first menstrual period. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Lysteda is not approved for use in pregnant women. If you become pregnant while taking Lysteda, contact your doctor. Lysteda is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Lysteda, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Lysteda:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; headache; joint pain; muscle pain, spasms, or cramps; nasal or sinus congestion; stomach pain; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; flushing of the face); calf or leg pain, swelling, or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; coughing up blood; decreased urination or difficulty urinating; eye problems; fainting; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; shortness of breath; slurred speech; sudden, severe headache or vomiting; vision changes or problems (eg, disturbance of color vision, sharpness, or field of vision).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Lysteda side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness when you stand up; fainting; light-headedness; mental or mood changes; muscle twitching; rash; seizures; severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; vision problems.
Proper storage of Lysteda:
Store Lysteda at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lysteda out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Lysteda, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Lysteda is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lysteda. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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- Lysteda Prescribing Information (FDA)
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