Drug interactions
Tranexamic acid + Tretinoin
Severity: Major
Tranexamic acid and Tretinoin: major interaction.
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Summary
Tranexamic acid is antifibrinolytic and oral tretinoin used for acute promyelocytic leukaemia is associated with thrombotic events. Together they may add to the risk of thrombosis, and some labeling advises caution. The concern is chiefly with systemic tretinoin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Tranexamic acid and Tretinoin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Tranexamic acid belongs to Cardiovascular; Tretinoin belongs to Dermatology.
Why it happens
Additive prothrombotic effects: tranexamic acid inhibits fibrinolysis while tretinoin is associated with a procoagulant state.
What to do
Avoid the combination where possible, particularly in acute promyelocytic leukaemia with coagulopathy. If it is necessary, monitor for signs of venous or arterial thrombosis and coagulation parameters.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Tranexamic acid
- Dienogest / estradiol valerate + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Ethinylestradiol + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Mestranol + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
Other interactions of Tretinoin
- Doxycycline + Tretinoin Major
- Minocycline + Tretinoin Major
- Omadacycline + Tretinoin Major
- Palovarotene + Tretinoin Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Tetracycline + Tretinoin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Tranexamic acid with Tretinoin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Tranexamic acid and Tretinoin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Tranexamic acid is antifibrinolytic and oral tretinoin used for acute promyelocytic leukaemia is associated with thrombotic events. Together they may add to the risk of thrombosis, and some labeling advises caution. The concern is chiefly with systemic tretinoin.
How serious is the interaction between Tranexamic acid and Tretinoin?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination where possible, particularly in acute promyelocytic leukaemia with coagulopathy. If it is necessary, monitor for signs of venous or arterial thrombosis and coagulation parameters.
What other medicines interact with Tranexamic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tranexamic acid with, for example, Dienogest / estradiol valerate, Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone, Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel. The full list is on the Tranexamic acid page.
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