When to use tranexamic acid for the treatment of major bleeding?

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Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent originally developed for the management of bleeding in the setting of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Over the last 15 years, there has been accumulating evidence on the use of TXA for the treatment of active bleeding in a variety of clinical contexts. Clinical trials have shown that the efficacy and safety of TXA for the treatment of bleeding differ according to the clinical context in which it is being administered, timing of administration, and dose. Early administration is important for efficacy, particularly in trauma and PPH. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms by which TXA provides benefit, optimal modes of administration and dosing, and its effect in some clinical settings, such as spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. There is no evidence that TXA increases the risk of thrombotic events in patients with major bleeding overall. However, there is evidence of increased risk of venous thrombosis in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. There is also evidence of increased risk of seizures with the use of higher doses. This review summarizes the current evidence for the use of TXA for patients with active bleeding and highlights the importance of generating evidence of efficacy and safety of hemostatic interventions specific to the bleeding contexts-as findings from 1 clinical setting may not be generalizable to other contexts-and that of individual patient assessment for bleeding, thrombotic, and other risks, as well as important logistical and other practical considerations, to optimize care and outcomes in these settings.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 22(2024), 3 vom: 07. März, Seite 581-593

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

McQuilten, Zoe K [VerfasserIn]
Wood, Erica M [VerfasserIn]
Medcalf, Robert L [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

6T84R30KC1
Antifibrinolytic Agents
Fibrinolysis
Journal Article
Major hemorrhage
Review
Thrombosis
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid
Transfusion

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Date Completed 01.03.2024

Date Revised 01.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jtha.2023.10.001

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM363203877