Aminocaproic acid: how to take it safely
Amicar
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Reduces bleeding, such as after surgery, dental work or in some blood conditions.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow tablets or liquid with water, or it is given by drip into a vein.
When to take it
Take it every hour at first, or every 4 to 6 hours, as your doctor says.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Using it if you have a blood clot or are at risk of clots.
- Using it if you have blood in the urine from the kidney, unless your doctor says so.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, muscle aches, stuffy nose.
Get help if
A swollen painful leg, chest pain, breathlessness, muscle pain or weakness with dark urine, or sudden vision changes: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.