CAS No.: 1197-18-8
MF: C8H15NO2
MW: 157.21
EINECS: 214-818-2
Synonyms: TIMTEC-BB SBB006715;TRANS-4-AMINOMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLIC ACID;trans-4-aminomethylcyclohexane-1-carboxylate;TRANS-4-(AMINOMETHYL)CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLIC ACID;TRANEXAMIC ACID;amstat;amcha;amikapron
Melting point: >300 °C(lit.)
storage temp.: Store at 0°C
Water Solubility: 1g/6ml
Chemical Properties: white crystalline powder
Usage: Antifibrinolytic agent; blocks lysine binding sites of plasminogen. Hemostatic.

Description:

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss from major trauma, surgery, tooth removal, nose bleeds, and heavy menstruation.  It is also used for hereditary angioedema.  It is taken either by mouth or injection into a vein. 
Side effects are rare.  Some include changes in color vision, blood clots and allergic reactions. Greater caution is recommended in people with kidney disease.  Tranexamic appears to be safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Tranexamic acid is in the antifibrinolytic family of medications.

Medical uses:

Tranexamic acid is frequently used following major trauma.  Tranexamic acid is used to prevent and treat blood loss in a variety of situations, such as dental procedures for hemophiliacs, heavy menstrual bleeding, and surgeries with high risk of blood loss.