Cyklokapron is used for:
Short-term use (2 to 8 days) for reducing or preventing excessive bleeding and reducing the need for blood clotting factor transfusions during or after tooth extractions in patients with hemophilia.
Cyklokapron is an antifibrinolytic agent. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots.
Do NOT use Cyklokapron if:
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cyklokapron
• you have blood clots, bleeding within the brain, or eye problems (retinal disease)
• you are colorblind
• you are using factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cyklokapron :
Some medical conditions may interact with Cyklokapron . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney disease, upper respiratory tract bleeding, certain blood problems (disseminated intravascular coagulation [DIC]), or a history of blood clots
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cyklokapron . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
• Anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates, factor IX complex concentrates, or tretinoin because risk of blood clots may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cyklokapron may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Cyklokapron :
Use Cyklokapron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
• Cyklokapron is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Cyklokapron at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If Cyklokapron contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• Continue to use Cyklokapron for the full course of treatment even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Cyklokapron , contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cyklokapron .
Important safety information:
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Cyklokapron .
• LAB TESTS, including eye exams, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Cyklokapron with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Cyklokapron , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cyklokapron during pregnancy. Cyklokapron is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Cyklokapron , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Cyklokapron :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; giddiness; nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf pain, swelling, or tenderness; changes in vision (disturbance of color, sharpness, or field of vision); chest pain; decreased urination; one-sided weakness; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; severe headache; shortness of breath; speech problems.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Proper storage of Cyklokapron :
Store Cyklokapron at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cyklokapron out of the reach of children and away from pets.