Advise Adding Tranexamic Acid to Oxytocin to Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage

July 2017

You'll hear buzz about using tranexamic acid to treat postpartum hemorrhage.

We're used to treating postpartum hemorrhage with oxytocin and sometimes other "uterotonics"...carboprost, methylergonovine, or misoprostol...to help the uterus contract.

But a spike in fibrinolytic levels may also contribute to bleeding.

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Advise Adding Tranexamic Acid to Oxytocin to Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

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