Description
Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid Tablets are available with the branding “TRANBIX MF” and It is a combination drug to treat dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) and menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding). Apart from this, Tranexamic Acid+mefenamic Acid is employed to treat profuse blood loss, swelling in any part of the body, fever, inflammation, and migraine headache. Menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea are defined by cramps and pain while menstruating. Menorrhagia is mainly a condition of abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual/period bleeding.
Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid Tablets is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic acid (anti-fibrinolytic) and Mefenamic acid (NSAID). Tranexamic acid facilitates the natural blood clotting process of the body by inhibiting the breakdown of fibrin, thereby preventing fibrinolysis, a process that prevents blood clotting. Mefenamic acid inhibits the action of chemical messengers that induce pain.
Uses of Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid Tablets
- Management of Menstrual Disorders: It is employed to regulate menstrual cycles in women who have irregular periods or hormone imbalances.
- Relief from Menopausal Symptoms: It can ease symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and mood swings.
- PMS Symptom Relief: The medication is good at reducing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, such as cramps, anxiety, and other mood changes that relate to the menstrual cycle.
Medical Benefits
- This drug is employed to manage abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), and menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding).
- It is also employed to manage excessive blood loss, swelling in different parts of the body, fever, inflammation, and migraine headache.
- Tranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic drug that aids the body’s natural process of blood clotting by inhibiting fibrin breakdown. This prevents fibrinolysis, a process that inhibits blood clot formation.
- Mefenamic acid is an anti-inflammatory drug that is classified under NSAIDs, which act by inhibiting the effect of a chemical messenger in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes, which form other chemical prostaglandins.
- By inhibiting the effect of the COX enzyme, less number of prostaglandins are formed, decreasing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the site of damage or injury.
Directions For Use
- Don’t swallow Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid Tablets whole.
- Dissolve it in 2-3 spoons of fresh water.
- Slowly stir if needed.
- Take it shortly after dissolving.
- Take it after meals.
- Take it at the same time daily.
- Finish the full course even if you feel better.
Storage
- Follow thе storagе guidе on thе mеdication packаgе.
- Keep thе mеdication out of thе rеach of childrеn and pеts.
- Store thе tablеts аt rоom tеmpеraturе, еxcludеd from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
- Rеfеr to thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs that arе given with thе prеscription оr fоllow thе instructions оf thе pharmacist.
Precautions
- It is known to interact with pain killers (ibuprofen, celecoxib), anti-depressants (duloxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), fibrinolytic medicine, birth control pills, drugs that stop bleeding (factor IX complex, anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates), blood thinners (anticoagulants like warfarin, heparin).
- Seek the advice of your doctor if you have deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (obstruction of blood vessels in the lungs), coagulopathy (blood clot formation), epilepsy, peptic ulcers, asthma, glaucoma, gastrointestinal toxicity, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease.
- Do not take alcohol when you are taking this drug, as it can make you drowsy more. It can enhance the chances of stomach bleeding.
- This tablet can make you drowsy and dizzy, so do not drive or use machines unless you feel alert.
Side Effects
- Pain in muscles and bones
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I take this medicine for a long duration?
No, this medicine is often administered only for a few days during your menstrual cycle. Do not take it for a long duration unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Can this medicine lead to diarrhoea?
Yes, diarrhoea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and eat light, non-spicy food. Talk to your doctor if it becomes severe or if there is blood in your stool.
How soon does this medicine start working?
It usually starts working within 1 to 2 hours. It helps reduce bleeding and pain, but it may not completely stop bleeding right away.
Can I use this medicine with birth control pills?
You should consult your physician first. Both used together might raise the risk of blood clots, particularly in the legs.Can this medicine impact the heart?
Yes, as it has mefenamic acid (an NSAID), so it can also raise the risk of heart attack or stroke. Don’t use it if you have heart issues unless and until your doctor says it is okay.
Can this medicine lead to acidity or indigestion?
Yes, it may produce acidity or heartburn. Take with food to minimize stomach distress. If symptoms persist, see your physician.
