Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid Benefits & Uses

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Blood Clotting Disorders

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Clotting Disorders Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Clotting Disorders Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid on the Kidneys?

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid on the Liver?

Side effects of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid with Other Drugs

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tretinoin

Moderate

Alteplase

Streptokinase

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemophilia
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid

Is this Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid

There is no information on the effects of taking Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid

Information about the interaction of Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amicar (aminocaproic acid)

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