Antihemorrhagics

Antihemorrhagics are medications that promote hemostasis (the cessation of bleeding). They are also known as hemostatic drugs. These drugs reduce the amount of blood loss from a wound or surgery. Antihemorrhagics are used both surgically and medically. Some types of antihemorrhagics are used in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding, and others are used in the treatment of bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.

Types of Antihemorrhagics

There are several types of antihemorrhagics, including:

• Systemic antihemorrhagics are drugs that work throughout the entire body. These include aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid, and desmopressin.

• Local antihemorrhagics are applied directly to a wound to stop bleeding. These include collagen, fibrin, thrombin, and gelatin.

• Antifibrinolytics are drugs that prevent the breakdown of fibrin, the protein that forms blood clots. These include aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid.

Uses of Antihemorrhagics

Antihemorrhagics are used in a variety of medical and surgical situations. They can be used to control bleeding during surgery, to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, and to manage bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.

Side Effects of Antihemorrhagics

Like all medications, antihemorrhagics can have side effects. These can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. In rare cases, antihemorrhagics can cause serious side effects such as blood clots, allergic reactions, and kidney damage.

See Also

• Hemostasis
• Bleeding disorders
• Surgery
• Menstruation

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