When blood clots dissolve too quickly, bleeding can ensue. Aminocaproic acid is used to stop the bleeding. People with certain bleeding disorders, cancer of the prostate (a male reproductive gland), lung, stomach, or cervix (the opening of the uterus), as well as pregnant women going through placental abruption, may experience this type of bleeding during or after heart or liver surgery, as well as in people who have certain bleeding disorders (placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is ready to be born). Aminocaproic acid is also used to treat certain types of cancer, as well as bleeding that may happen in the urinary system (the body’s organs that generate and discharge urine) after prostate or kidney operations. Your doctor may conduct tests to identify the cause of your bleeding before you start therapy since aminocaproic acid should not be used to treat bleeding that is not brought on by clot breakup that occurs more quickly than usual. Aminocaproic acid belongs to the group of drugs known as hemostatics. It functions by delaying the disintegration of blood clots.

Aminocaproic acid is available as a liquid solution and tablet for oral use. Typically, it is taken once every hour for eight hours, or until the bleeding is under control. Aminocaproic acid is often administered every 3 to 6 hours to manage persistent bleeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Follow the aminocaproic acid directions exactly. Never take it in larger or less amounts or more frequently than directed by your doctor.

Before each usage, give the beverage a good shake to evenly distribute the medication.

As the bleeding is under control, your doctor may start you on a high dose of aminocaproic acid and gradually reduce it.

In some cases, aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding from an injury in the eye. The dangers of using this drug for your illness should be discussed with your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before taking aminocaproic acid,

• If you have any pharmaceutical allergies, be sure to let your doctor and pharmacist know.
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products that you are now taking or intend to use. Mention any of the following medications: anti-inhibitor coagulant complex, factor IX complex, factor IX complex (Bebulin VH, Profilnine SD, Proplex T), and factor IX (AlphaNine SD, Mononine) (Feiba VH). Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
• Inform your doctor if you have or have previously had renal, heart, or liver disease as well as blood clots.
• Inform your doctor if you are expecting, intend to get pregnant, or are nursing a baby. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking aminocaproic acid.
• Inform the surgeon, including the dentist, that you are taking aminocaproic acid if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you recall. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second one.

Side effects from aminocaproic acid are possible. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps or discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices and sounds that do not exist)
• Arms, hands, foot, ankles, or lower legs swelling
• Reduced or distorted eyesight
• An earache that ringers

Some adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away if any of these symptoms occur to you:

• Hives
• Rash
• Itching
• Breathing or swallowing challenges
• Muscle tremor
• Fatigue
• Breathing difficulty
• Chest pressure or a tightening ache
• Discomfort in the shoulders, upper back, arms, or neck
• Excessive perspiration
• Feeling of warmth, heaviness, discomfort, or swelling in the pelvis or a leg
• Suddenly feeling tingly or cold in your arm or leg
• Sudden sluggish or challenging speech
• A sudden urge for sleep or drowsiness
• An arm or leg experiences sudden numbness or weakness
• Rapid respiration
• Sharp ache when inhaling deeply
• A quick or slow heartbeat
• Exhaling blood
• Urine with a rusty hue
• Decreased urine production
• Fainting
• Seizures

Other negative consequences of aminocaproic acid are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Store it away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom). Medication that has expired or is no longer required should be thrown away. Consult your pharmacist for advice on how to properly dispose of your medications.

As many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Additionally, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Overdose symptoms could include:

• Seizures

Keep all of your appointments with your physician and the lab. To monitor your body’s reaction to aminocaproic acid, your doctor will request specific lab tests.

No one else should take your medication. Any queries you may have regarding medication refills should be directed to your pharmacist.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.