Extam
Extam Products are primarily used for
Bleeding
About Extam Products
Uses of Extam Products
Tranexamic Acid is used in the treatment of bleeding. It 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.
Extam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Extam are Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Joint pain, Headache, Back pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Sinus disorder, Nasal discomfort, Muscle cramp, Migraine, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Allergic dermatitis, Lightheadedness, Thromboembolism.
How Extam Products work
Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.
Patient Concerns about Extam Products
Frequently asked questions about Extam Products
Frequently asked questions about Tranexamic Acid
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?
Extam 500mg Tablet promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Extam 500mg Tablet but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Q. Can you take Extam 500mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Extam 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. Can I take Extam 500mg Tablet for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Q. Does Extam 500mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Extam 500mg Tablet does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Extam 500mg Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?
Extam 500mg Tablet promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Extam 500mg Tablet but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Q. Can you take Extam 500mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Extam 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. Can I take Extam 500mg Tablet for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Q. Does Extam 500mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Extam 500mg Tablet does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Extam 500mg Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.