Prexam 500 mg capsules #20
Manufacturer: West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works, India
Composition: tranexamic acid 500.0 mg
What is the active ingredient in Prexam 500mg capsules?
Tranexamic acid
What is the intended use of Prexam 500mg capsules?
Treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding
What are the common side effects of Prexam 500mg capsules?
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, disturbances in colour vision, giddiness, hypotension, and thromboembolic events
What are the potential symptoms of a blood clot associated with Prexam 500mg capsules?
Stabbing pains and/or unusual swelling in arms or one leg, sudden breathlessness, sudden severe chest pain or heaviness in the chest, coughing up blood or fainting
What are the contraindications for using Prexam 500mg capsules?
Severe renal failure, active intravascular clotting, thromboembolic disease, colour vision disorders, subarachnoid bleeding
What is the mechanism of action of Tranexamic acid in Prexam 500mg capsules?
Antifibrinolytic agent that prevents breakdown of fibrin clots
How is Prexam 500mg capsules absorbed, distributed, and eliminated from the body?
Absorbed from GI tract, peak plasma after 3 hours, widely distributed, low protein binding, crosses placenta, found in breast milk, mainly eliminated through urine, half-life 2 hours
How is Prexam 500mg capsules typically dosed?
2 capsules, 4 times per day for 4 days, starting with onset of menstruation
What are the precautions associated with using Prexam 500mg capsules?
Use with caution in women with irregular periods, those with history of blood clots, women taking oral contraceptives, individuals with decreased kidney function, during pregnancy
What are the drug interactions to be considered with Prexam 500mg capsules?
High-dose co-administration with Hemostatic Organ Preparation and Hemocoagulase may increase risk of thrombosis
What should be done in case of an overdose of Prexam 500mg capsules?
Induce vomiting, gastric lavage, charcoal therapy, maintain high fluid intake, anticoagulant treatment may be considered
What are the storage conditions for Prexam 500mg capsules?
Store in dry place below 30°C
What is the price of Prexam 500 mg capsules #20?
The price of Prexam 500 mg capsules #20 is ₦ 6325.00, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application