Kapron 500 mg Tablets, 20 Tablets; used in surgical procedures, such as prostatectomy, as well as for other conditions like menorrhagia or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Ingredients of Kapron Tablets
Each Kapron tablet contains 500 mg of "Tranexamic Acid," which is a competitive inhibitor of plasminogen activation. This means it interferes with the fibrinolytic process to stop bleeding.
Kapron 500 Uses
Kapron tablets are used in cases of hemorrhage or increased risk of bleeding due to increased fibrinolysis or fibrinogenolysis. Local fibrinolysis may increase in cases of:
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Prostatectomy and bladder surgeries.
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Menorrhagia (heavy periods).
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Epistaxis (nosebleeds).
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Conisation of the cervix.
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Management of dental extractions in patients with blood clotting disorders.
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Ulcerative colitis.
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Hematuria (blood in the urine); however, it is not used for hematuria caused by diseases of the renal parenchyma.
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Gastrointestinal bleeding.
It is also used in cases of Hereditary Angioneurotic Oedema (HAE).
Kapron 500 mg Dosage
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The appropriate dosage of Kapron tablets is determined by the physician.
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The usual recommended dose is 2–3 tablets, two or three times daily.
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Dosage may vary depending on the patient's condition.
Kapron 500 mg Side Effects
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Nausea.
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Vomiting.
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Diarrhea.
Contraindications
Kapron tablets should not be used in cases of:
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Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
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A medical history or presence of risk for blood clots (thrombosis).
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
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Pulmonary Embolism.
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Cerebral arterial thrombosis.
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Impaired color vision.
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Fibrinolytic states following consumption coagulopathy.
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Severe renal impairment (kidney failure).
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History of convulsions (seizures).
Warnings and Precautions
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A physician must be consulted before taking Kapron tablets during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Storage and Handling
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
