A new concept in the control of acute gingival hemorrhage.
The topical application of epsilon-aminocaproic acid may be life-saving therapy for control of acute gingival hemorrhage in patients who are debilitated because of systemic diseases. When low doses were used, there have been no reports of adverse reactions.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000614:Aminocaproates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D005260:Female; D005342:Fibrinolysis / Q000187:drug effects; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000614:Aminocaproates