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tranexamic acid

tranexamic acid (APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID) is a plasminogen inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 18
News articles 1
Drug details — tranexamic acid

Quick answer

tranexamic acid (APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID) is a plasminogen inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tranexamic acid
Brand APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID
Mechanism Plasminogen inhibitor
Target Plasminogen
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Plasminogen inhibitor

Primary target: Plasminogen

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP200043 Phase 3 · PARItec · Hemoptysis, whatever the cause, with the exception of cystic
  2. D9604C00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Reversal of anticoagulation effect in patients on a FXa inhi
  3. Tranexamic Acid Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Spinal Injuries
  4. Tranexamic Acid Phase 3 · Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Ireland · Hemorrhagic Shock
  5. Tranexamic acid Phase 3 · First People's Hospital · Hemorrhage, Postpartum
  6. pad-gauze with tranexamic acid (Hemostopan™) Phase 3 · Sionna Therapeutics · Bleeding
  7. Tranexamic Acid Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Hemorrhage
  8. Tranexamic Acid Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Related & competitor drugs

  1. aminocaproic acid Tissue-type plasminogen activator inhibitor
  2. defibrotide sodium Plasminogen activator
  3. alteplase Tissue-type plasminogen activator exogenous protein
  4. urokinase Urokinase-type plasminogen activator exogenous protein
  5. reteplase Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
  6. tenecteplase Blood and blood forming organs (B01)

Frequently asked questions

What is tranexamic acid?

tranexamic acid (APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID) is a plasminogen inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tranexamic acid?

APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID is a marketed brand name for tranexamic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tranexamic acid?

tranexamic acid has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.