Tranexamic Acid
Uses
Tranexamic Acid is used to treat menorrhagia which is known as heavy menstrual bleeding. ITranexamic Acid is also used on a short term basis to treat patients affected by hemophilia.
How it Works
Tranexamic Acid is used in the treatment of unwanted bleeding.Tranexamic Acid is used to prevent or reduce bleeding for short period of time in conditions like heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, tooth removal, after prostate surgery or after bladder surgery.Tranexamic Acid works by increasing the clotting action of the blood to slow or stop active bleeding.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tranexamic Acid may suffer from such side effects;
Cramps,
Fatigue,
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea,
Sore back,
Pain affecting the sinuses
Mefenamic Acid
Uses
Mefenamic Acid is used for the treatment of fever, arthralgia, myalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post operative pain and pain during menstruation.
How it Works
Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Mefenamic acid works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Mefenamic acid works by blocking the effect of natural chemicals called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. These enzymes help to make other chemicals in the body, called prostaglandins. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation. Mefenamic acid works by blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which causes pain and inflammation to be eased.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Mefenamic Acid can include the symptoms below;
Bloody urine,
Increased thirst,
Indigestion,
Itching skin,
Loss of appetite,
Bloody, black, or tarry stools,
Decreased frequency or amount of urine,
Heartburn,
Increased bleeding,
Increased blood pressure,
Lower back or side pain,
Nausea,
Pale skin.
Vitamin K
Uses
Vitamin K is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies, Blood clotting problems, Obstructive jaundice and Liver diseases.
How it Works
Vitamin k provides essential nutrients for people with vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K also helps in promoting the formation of active prothrombin in the liver.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Vitamin K can include the symptoms below
Altered taste,
Cyanosis,
Shortness of breath,
Flushing,
Skin erosion,
Increased bilirubin in the blood,
Decreased blood pressure,
Itching
