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Texakind 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byMankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTranexamic Acid
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Texakind 500 MG Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic medicine (a medicine used for clotting of blood) containing Tranexamic acid. It is used in the treatment of uncontrollable bleeding conditions that are seen after tooth extraction, in menstruation, haemorrhage (the release of blood from a broken blood vessel), angioedema (painless swelling under the skin), etc. Texakind 500 MG Injection works by slowing the blood clotting and this action prevents loss of blood. It is one of the safest medicines that are used to control bleeding. Texakind 500 MG Injection may cause side effects such as pain in the chest, cough, shortness of breath, swelling of limbs, fatigue, pain at the site of injection, etc. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Texakind 500 MG Injection. Avoid driving vehicles or doing activities that require your concentration after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Texakind 500 MG Injection should be administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital. Do not self administer. The dose will be determined by your doctor based on your health condition and other underlying problems. Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before receiving Texakind 500 MG Injection. Let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions like kidney, eye and heart problems before receiving this injection.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Texakind 500 MG Injection

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Texakind 500 MG Injection

Headache

Running nose and cough

Back pain

Diarrhoea

Pale skin

Allergic skin reaction

Muscle or joint pain

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Change in color vision

Difficulty in breathing

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Pain in the chest region

Dizziness and fainting

Presence of blood in cough

Pain at the injection site

Uses of Texakind 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Short-term management of hemorrhage

A haemorrhage is a condition in which blood vessels are damaged and clots are formed. As a result, blood flow decreases. At the same time, blood loss or internal bleeding is high. Texakind 500 MG Injection is used to form stable clots which promote proper healing of blood vessels and reduce the risk of serious conditions.

Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia is a condition of prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding. Texakind 500 MG Injection is widely used to control blood loss in this condition.

Preventing blood loss during surgeries

Texakind 500 MG Injection is used to prevent or control blood loss after surgeries such as adenoidectomy (a procedure used to remove adenoids, a patch of tissue present up in the throat and just behind the nose), tonsillectomy (a surgical procedure used to remove tonsils in the throat), dental extractions (procedures used to remove the teeth), gynaecological surgery, thoracic and abdominal surgery.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Texakind 500 MG Injection can show its action within 10-30 minutes of intravenous administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Texakind 500 MG Injection lasts for an average duration of 3 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Avoid consuming alcohol after receiving Texakind 500 MG Injection as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and dizziness.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Texakind 500 MG Injection

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Texakind 500 MG Injection is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Texakind 500 MG Injection is safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Texakind 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Acquired defective color vision

Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in people with defective colour vision/colour blindness (a condition in which the individual may have difficulty in identifying different shades of colours) as this medicine has been reported to worsen this condition.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a condition in which there is bleeding into the area between the brain and its outer covering due to the rupture of a blood vessel.Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in such conditions as it may worsen your health condition and cause serious side effects.

Obstructive blood clotting disorder

Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have clotting disorders of the heart and blood vessels as may lead to serious side effects. The clots may also move from the place of origin and lodge in other locations.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Texakind 500 MG Injection is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Texakind 500 MG Injection is safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Use of contraceptives

Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in women using hormonal contraceptives (pills, patches, vaginal rings, or injections) as it may increase the risk of serious side effects.

Clotting disorders

Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have a history of clotting disorders or have an active disorder.

Eye disorders

Texakind 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have a condition where the blood vessels of your eye are obstructed due to clot formation.

Other medicines

Texakind 500 MG Injection is known to interact with a large number of other medicines that you may be using. Report the use of all medications to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since Texakind 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Texakind 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol after receiving Texakind 500 MG Injection as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and dizziness.

Interaction with Medicine

Tamoxifen

Ethinyl Estradiol

Tretinoin

Factor IX complex

Disease interactions

Kidney diseases

Texakind 500 MG Injection may increase the risk of kidney injury if you have kidney problems. Your doctor may suggest some tests to monitor your kidney function while you are on treatment with this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Texakind 500 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Do not self administer it. Report any undesirable effects to the doctor promptly. You may observe a small bump at the site of injection which is normal. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, eye or heart problems. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving vehicles or drinking alcohol after receiving Texakind 500 MG Injection as it may make you drowsy or sleepy.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Texakind 500 MG Injection works by stopping the formation of enzyme plasmin, which promotes the breakdown of fibrin clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers, Antifibrinolytic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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