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Amicar

Amicar generic name: Aminocaproic Acid

What is Amicar used for?

This medication is used to help control bleeding due to a condition where your blood does not clot the way it normally should (fibrinolysis). This may cause serious bleeding after certain surgeries or in certain conditions (such as bleeding disorders, liver disease, cancer). Aminocaproic acid works by helping your blood clot normally. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifibrinolytics.

CHEMICAL NAME

Aminocaproic Acid (a-MEE-noe-ka-PROE-ik-AS-id)

DRUG TYPE

Blood Modifying

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Amicar Frequently Asked Questions

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. The dosage and how often you take this medication are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Your doctor should closely monitor you until your bleeding is controlled. See also Notes section.

It is very important to take this medication as prescribed by your doctor to get the most benefit from it. Do not skip any doses. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Amicar Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Solution Oral
250 Mg/Ml
Tablet
1000 Mg
500 Mg