Tranexamic Acid

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 25, 2025

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Tranexamic acid

Common Brands:

Lysteda

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antifibrinolytics or anti-hemorrhagics

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Menorrhagia (cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Tranexamic Acid (Lysteda) Drug Class

Tranexamic acid (tran-eks-am-ik as-id) belongs to a group of medications called antifibrinolytics or antihemorrhagics.

Tranexamic Acid (Lysteda) Age Range

Tranexamic acid is indicated for use in women of reproductive age who have menstrual cycles. The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been studied in adolescent females under 18 years of age who menstruate.