Tranlok E Tablet
Tranlok E Tablet is a combination medicine that consists of Tranexamic acid and Ethamsylate. It is used for the treatment of prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding. This medicine prevents the breakdown of blood clots in your body and also increases the ability of platelets to stick together and helps in the formation of blood clots. Thus, Tranlok E Tablet effectively control excessive bleeding.
Tranlok E Tablet shows common side effects like nausea, stomach pain, headache, and joint pain. It may also cause diarrhoea in some people. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor at the earliest if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.
Tranlok E Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take this medicine at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor and do not change the dose and frequency on your own. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in 3 consecutive periods.
Tranlok E Tablet can impact the action of other medicines. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions such as kidney or heart problems, porphyria, bleeding disorder, etc. and also your ongoing medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your clotting or bleeding time and advise eye checkups for safety aspects.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for TranlokE Tablet
Nasal discharge
Back pain
Pale skin
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
Severe allergic reaction
High fever
Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Uses of TranlokE Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstruation (periods) with heavy or prolonged bleeding. Tranlok E Tablet is used to treat excessive bleeding during periods.
Post operative hemorrhage
Postoperative haemorrhage is excessive internal bleeding after surgery. TranlokE Tablet is also used to prevent or treat excessive internal bleeding after a surgical procedure.
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When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Tranlok E Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Acquired defective color vision
Acquired defective colour vision represents a group of conditions that affect the perception of colour. TranlokE Tablet is not recommended for use in people having defective colour vision since it may worsen the condition.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a serious condition characterized by bleeding in the outer layers of your brain. TranlokE Tablet is not recommended for use in such cases.
Obstructive blood clotting disorder
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use if you have obstructive clotting disorders due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Porphyria
Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder that mainly affects your skin or nervous system. This disorder is usually inherited, which means it is caused by gene mutations passed from parents to children. Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended to use in this condition.
Fibroids
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use in women who have fibroids (abnormal growth in the uterus).
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Tranlok E Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use of hormonal contraceptives
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use in women using contraceptives (pills, patches, vaginal rings, or injections) since the risk of severe side effects is significantly high.
Clotting disorders
Tranlok E Tablet should be avoided if you have a history of clotting disorders or have an active clotting disorder. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Eye disorders
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of any medical condition where the blood vessels of the eye are obstructed due to clot formation.
Fever
Tranlok E Tablet may cause an increase in body temperature in some people. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a high fever.
Other medicines
Tranlok E Tablet may interact with many other medicines and cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medications to your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in Children
Tranlok E Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.
Driving or operating machines
Tranlok E Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Tranlok E Tablet, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Tranlok E Tablet, seek immediate medical treatment.
Interactions
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
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Tamoxifen
Ethinyl Estradiol
Tretinoin
Factor IX complex
Disease interactions
Kidney diseases
TranlokE Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. An impaired kidney leads to the accumulation of this medicine that may worsen the condition. Your doctor may monitor the kidney function and may adjust the dose based on your condition.
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.
General Instructions
Take Tranlok E Tablet with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or fewer doses than the prescribed quantity of this medicine.
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick. If you get diarrhoea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
Along with taking TranlokE Tablet, you can use a heating pad to get relief during periods. Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
Do not crush, break or chew TranlokE Tablet in the mouth. Take the tablet immediately after peeling it from the strip.
Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
