Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Glantrax Injection
Do not take tranexamic acid:

before the start of menstruation.
If you are a woman >45 years of age 
If you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any of the ingredients of this medicine

Do not continue tranexamic acid and consult your doctor If you experience skin rashes or other serious symptoms like swelling of face, lips and throat causing breathlessness or difficulty swallowing, as this may denote allergy. 

Consult your  doctor if menstrual bleeding is not reduced after three menstrual cycles.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your vision may need to be tested while you are using tranexamic acid. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Glantrax?
Glantrax belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics, used to control bleeding. When you bleed, your body form clots to stop the bleeding. In some people these clots break down causing too much bleeding. Glantrax stops these clots from dissolving, hence reduces bleeding.

Q. Is Glantrax an over the counter product?
No, Glantrax is not an over the counter product. it is available as a prescription medicine only.

Q. How long can I take Glantrax?
It is advisable to take Glantrax, only for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Glantrax stop menstruation (periods)?
Glantrax helps to reduce excessive bleeding during a heavy menstrual cycle in women with regular cycles (25-31 days) with not more than 3 days individual variability in cycle duration.

Q. Does Glantrax affect ovulation?
No, Glantrax is not known to affect ovulation.

Q. Is Glantrax safe?
Yes, Glantrax is safe if used for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Glantrax an anticoagulant?
No, Glantrax is not an anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Glantrax an non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) or a pain killer?
No, Glantrax is not a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) or a pain killer.

Q. Is Glantrax a hormone?
No, Glantrax is not a hormone. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Glantrax a contraceptive?
No, Glantrax is not a contraceptive. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics

Q. Is Glantrax a blood thinner?
No, Glantrax is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Glantrax a steroid?
No, Glantrax is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Does Glantrax help in relieving cramps (period pain)?
No, Glantrax does not help in relieving menstrual cramps (period pain).

Q. Does Glantrax increases your blood pressure?
There are no reports of Glantrax causing an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this symptom while you are taking Glantrax.

Q. Does Glantrax cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Glantrax. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive weight gain while you are taking Glantrax.

Q. Does Glantrax affect fertility?
No, Glantrax is not known to affect fertility. Please talk to your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant and you are taking Glantrax.

Q. Does Glantrax make you tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Glantrax. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive tiredness while you are taking Glantrax.

Q. Does Glantrax prolonged periods?
No, Glantrax is not known to prolong periods. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this side effect while you are taking Glantrax.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with an intrauterine device (IUD) like copper-T?
Glantrax has been used to treat heavy or prolonged bleeding when an intrauterine device (IUD) like copper-T was in place but the safety of using Glantrax in this situation has not been established. Please consult your doctor before using Glantrax while you have an intrauterine device like copper-T in place.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with ibuprofen?
Glantrax can be taken with ibuprofen as there are no interactions reported between the two medicines. However, interactions between the two can occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have to take the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with the oral contraceptives (pills)?
There have been reports suggesting that either Glantrax or oral contraceptives (pills) containing ethinylestradiol can increase the toxicity of the other by increasing the risk of clot formation in your blood vessels leading to complications like a heart attack. Please consult your doctor in case you are taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with amoxicillin?
No interactions have been reported between Glantrax and amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with a combination of paracetamol and codeine?
No interactions have been clinically observed while taking Glantrax and a combination of paracetamol with codeine. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with oral contraceptives containing only progesterone like mini pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Glantrax can be taken with oral contraceptives containing only prgesterone as there are no drug interactions reported. However this does not role out the possibilty of interactions existing. Please talk to your doctor before taking Glantrax if you are already taking a progesterone containing oral contraceptive like mini-pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with paracetamol?
No interactions have been reported between Glantrax and paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with mefenamic acid?
No interactions have been reported between Glantrax and mefenamic acid. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Glantrax with diclofenac?
No drug interaction of Glantrax with diclofenac has been clinically observed. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.