Effect of Tranexamic Acid and Calcium Dobesilate for Bleeding of Endometrial Origin
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2024-06-30
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Summary
Abnormal uterine bleeding is characterized by excessive menstrual blood loss affecting over 50% of women of reproductive age. It can be debilitating and significantly affect a woman's quality of life. Tranexamic acid (TXA) prevents the breakdown of clots and fibrinolysis by binding to the lysine receptor on plasminogen while Calcium dobesilate improves microcirculation and vascular health by increasing nitric oxide synthesis leading to endothelium relaxation, so inhibits endothelial shedding. Calcium dobesilate and tranexamic acid have roles in managing bleeding disorders, but their use and efficacy can vary. Tranexamic acid is more established and widely used for abnormal bleeding, while calcium dobesilate role is less defined and more variable. Tranexamic acid reduces menstrual blood loss, but it has no affect on endothelium while calcium dobesilate reduces the oxidative stress , so improving endothelial health and provide the endothelial protection. Side effects include GI upset , hypersensitivity reactions and agranulocytosis. The side effects of both drugs are comparable.