aminocaproic acid

Marketed as Amicar, Aminocaproic acid is indicated for the treatment of “bleeding episodes in people with certain medical issues such as cirrhosis of the liver, early separation of the placenta in pregnancy, urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer. According to drugs.com, Aminocaproic acid is also used to “prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure.” It is worth noting that “Aminocaproic acid works by affecting the blood clotting system, thereby slowing/stopping bleeding after surgery, in some bleeding conditions, or in severe liver disease.”(medicinenet.com) Before you use this treatment, make sure you tell your doctor if you have a history of stoke/blood clots, or if you’re struggling with kidney disease, in order for them to determine if Aminocaproic acid is safe for you or not. It is actually not known whether this drug could harm an unborn baby or a nursing baby. Therefore, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you go ahead and use it. Bear in mind that Aminocaproic acid causes headaches, muscle weakness, vision problems, and stomach pain, among others. As for the serious side effects that require medical help, they include slow heart rate, sudden weakness, kidney problems, and signs of a blood clot. Remember that this treatment “is either taken by mouth or injected into a vein through an IV”(drugs.com)