Tranexamic Acid
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Tranexamic Acid Definition
A synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine with antifibrinolytic activity. With strong affinity for the five lysine-binding sites of plasminogen, tranexamic acid competitively inhibits the activation of plasminogen to plasmin, resulting in inhibition of fibrinolysis; at higher concentrations, this agent noncompetitively inhibits plasmin. This agent has a longer half-life, is approximately ten times more potent, and is less toxic than aminocaproic acid, which possesses similar mechanisms of action.
Tranexamic Acid Synonyms
Tranexamic Acid, Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-, Cyclokapron, Cyklokapron, TRANEXAMIC ACID, Tranhexamic Acid
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