Ranexa

Hyperfibrinolysis, Hemorrhage, Angioedemas, Hereditary + 3 more

Treatment

14 Active Studies for Ranexa

What is Ranexa

Tranexamic acid

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Tranexamic acid is a synthetic medication used to prevent and reduce major bleeding. It works by blocking a natural body enzyme, making it about 10 times more effective than a similar drug, Aminocaproic acid. Tranexamic acid was first patented in 1957 and was approved for use in the US in 1986.

Cyklokapron

is the brand name

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Ranexa Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Cyklokapron

Tranexamic acid

1986

57

Effectiveness

How Ranexa Affects Patients

Tranexamic acid is a drug used to prevent excessive blood loss. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots. People with hereditary angioedema may have fewer attacks when taking tranexamic acid because it stops plasmin from activating the first complement protein (C1). Taking too much tranexamic acid or taking it during cardiovascular surgery can lead to convulsions or excessive excitement, so people with a history of seizures should be monitored with an EEG.

How Ranexa works in the body

Tranexamic acid helps to stop bleeding by preventing plasminogen from binding to fibrin. It does this by taking up space on the binding sites that plasminogen needs to attach to fibrin. This occupation of the sites stops the breakdown of fibrin, so the clot remains stable and the bleeding stops.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed quantity of Ranexa is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Tooth Extractions, Angioedemas, Hereditary and Hemophilia. The measure of dosage changes, in line with the procedure of delivery (e.g. Cream - Topical or Injection, solution - Intravenous) featured in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Hyperfibrinolysis

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Hemorrhage

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Angioedemas, Hereditary

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Hemophilia A

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Menorrhagia

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Tooth Extractions

100.0 mg/mL, , 650.0 mg, 0.005 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Topical

Warnings

Ranexa has six contraindications and should not be taken in combination with the conditions given in the following table.

Ranexa Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

NF1 gene

Do Not Combine

Thrombosis

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Tranexamic Acid may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Ranexa.

Common Ranexa Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Albutrepenonacog alfa

Major

Tranexamic acid may increase the thrombogenic activities of Albutrepenonacog alfa.

Aminocaproic acid

Major

Tranexamic acid may increase the thrombogenic activities of Aminocaproic acid.

Aminomethylbenzoic acid

Major

Tranexamic acid may increase the thrombogenic activities of Aminomethylbenzoic acid.

Andexanet alfa

Major

Tranexamic acid may increase the thrombogenic activities of Andexanet alfa.

Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex

Major

Tranexamic acid may increase the thrombogenic activities of Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.

Ranexa Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much tranexamic acid can lead to severe stomach issues, low blood pressure, blood clots, vision problems, seizures, changes in mental state, and skin rash.

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Ranexa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ranexa?

34 active clinical trials are examining the potential of Ranexa in managing Hemophilia, Hereditary Hemorrhage and Angioedemas.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Hemorrhage

0 Actively Recruiting

Tooth Extractions

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Early Phase 1

Hyperfibrinolysis

0 Actively Recruiting

Angioedemas, Hereditary

12 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4

Menorrhagia

0 Actively Recruiting

Hemophilia A

0 Actively Recruiting

Ranexa Reviews: What are patients saying about Ranexa?

5

Patient Review

5/7/2018

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

This treatment really improved my life. I take MiraLax every day and occasionally get dizzy, but it's worth it because I've lost 20 pounds and my heart is healthier as a result. The quality of my life is excellent now. I exercise regularly and have no trouble taking Ranolazine (1000mg 2x daily). Dr Gary Murray is a pioneer in the field of diastolic dysfunction, also known as stiff heart, and his research has been extremely helpful to me. If you can get Ranolazine from Canada, it's much more affordable than it is in the USA.

5

Patient Review

4/15/2014

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I've been on Ranexa for a little over a year now, and it's been really helpful. I take 1000mg in the morning and 1000mg at night, and whenever I start to feel pain, I know it's time to take my medication. Some people have reported experiencing irrational anger while taking Ranexa, but my doctor put me on valium for a month and that took care of the problem. Since starting Ranexa, I've had 3 heart attacks and 1 minor stroke, but other than those hospital stays, the medication has been doing its job well.

5

Patient Review

9/17/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I've been using ranexa for a while now and it's been great. The cost was initially an issue, but I found an online pharmacy that helped me out. Now I'm only paying less than a dollar per day as opposed to over nine dollars.

5

Patient Review

9/24/2014

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

After years of taking 1000mg of Ranexa daily, I asked my doctor if I could lower the dosage. They agreed and let me know what to expect in terms of side effects or other changes.

5

Patient Review

5/15/2014

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

This medication worked for me. I was prescribed two doses per day but found that only one was necessary. Additionally, their website offers a discount card which is definitely worth taking advantage of.

5

Patient Review

1/31/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

After a heart attack, I tried many different angina medications. Ranexa was the only one that worked for me.

5

Patient Review

11/4/2015

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I feel great since taking this medication. Prior to surgery, I was in a lot of pain constantly. This really helped me and I hope that more people will be able to access it through Medicare tier 2 or 3.

5

Patient Review

2/21/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I'm on a fixed income with Medicare, so I was very disappointed to see how expensive this treatment is. My doctor even had a coupon for $5.00, but it couldn't be used because of Medicare. If they're willing to sell it for such a low price, why are seniors being charged so much?

4.7

Patient Review

2/3/2015

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I've been taking this for a few years now, and it's really helped. It's expensive, but thankfully my insurance covers a good chunk of it.

4.7

Patient Review

8/17/2014

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

This treatment has alleviated my chest pain.

4.3

Patient Review

10/20/2014

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I had a quadruple bypass and six stents put in. I was struggling to function until my doctor prescribed Ranexa. It's not perfect, but it's essential for me. Now, neither the VA nor my insurance will cover the cost. So expensive. Time to die I suppose.

4

Patient Review

12/2/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I've been taking Ranexa for about three years now with no issues. I was offered a higher dosage by my doctor, but found that the lower dose works just fine for me. In combination with Isosorbmono nitrate, which I take in the morning, it's been an effective treatment regimen for me.

4

Patient Review

4/23/2021

Ranexa for prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease

I'm curious if anyone else has experienced hair loss while taking Ranexa.

3.7

Patient Review

9/9/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I had to stop taking this treatment because my doctor said that the simvastatin was more important.

2.3

Patient Review

8/5/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

Since taking this medication, I've been feeling really off. Lightheaded, always tired, and just generally weird. I requested to come off the medication because I don't have chronic angina attacks; however, I've had three episodes since starting this medication.

1

Patient Review

10/12/2016

Ranexa for Chronic Stable Angina

I tried this medication for three months, taking two 500mg pills every day. I saw zero results from it and thought it was way too overpriced.
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Patient Q&A Section about ranexa

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does Ranexa lower your blood pressure?

"Will taking ranolazine (Ranexa) impact my blood pressure? Ranolazine (Ranexa) generally does not have the same effect on blood pressure as other anti-angina medications. In rare cases, it may cause low blood pressure."

Answered by AI

Does Ranexa prevent heart attacks?

"Although it was unclear whether ranolazine 1000 mg twice daily affected the likelihood of dying from any cause, quality of life, or the likelihood of having a heart attack or experiencing angina attacks, ranolazine did modestly reduce the number of angina attacks per week when taken..."

Answered by AI

What exactly does Ranexa do?

"RANEXA is a prescription medicine that is used to treat individuals who suffer from chronic angina. With this medicine, angina episodes should become less frequent. RANEXA can be used in conjunction with other heart medications. The safety and effectiveness of RANEXA has not been tested in children."

Answered by AI

What are side effects of Ranexa?

"These are some of the side effects that may occur when taking this medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Ranexa

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OsteoGen for Tooth Extractions

18 - 89
All Sexes
San Antonio, TX

After the removal of a tooth, a bone graft is often placed in the socket to try to keep the volume of bone that was there when the tooth was present so that the bone does not "shrink". The bone graft is sometimes kept in place with a small piece of material over the top of the tooth socket and with stitches. This procedure is called "Ridge Preservation". Many different materials are used for ridge preservation including bone allografts (bone grafts derived from a human tissue donor), bone xenografts (bone grafts derived from species other than humans, such as cows and pigs), and synthetic materials that are similar in structure to bone (such as calcium apatite). The bone allograft and the calcium apatite product used in this study are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved. This study will compare the two methods used to see how much new bone formation there is inside the tooth socket at about 16 weeks of healing after ridge preservation with a calcium apatite/collagen sponge versus an allograft.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry

Brian Mealey, DDS, MS

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Alternatives to Opioids for Pain After Tooth Extraction

12 - 25
All Sexes
Lexington, KY

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a three-item intervention in oral surgeons who remove teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the intervention reduce opioid prescriptions to adolescents and young adults after tooth removal? * Do oral surgeons' beliefs about the intervention and opioid prescribing change? * Do patients that report using opioids after tooth removal have different experiences than patients that do not? Oral surgeon participants will: * Attend a 1-hour education session with a trained pharmacist * Receive patient instructions and blister packs of pain medicine to give to patients * Complete 2 surveys about feasibility and appropriateness Patient participants will complete a survey about pain and medication use after having a tooth removed. Researchers will compare the intervention to usual care to see if it reduces opioid prescribing.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Kentucky

Marcia V Rojas Ramirez, DDS

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