Intravenous tranexamic acid in the management of hereditary angio-oedema.
The pathogenesis and management of hereditary angio-oedema is discussed. The use of intravenous tranexamic acid to provide short term prophylactic cover for patients with hereditary angio-oedema undergoing oral surgery is presented.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D014148:Tranexamic Acid