Unilateral essential hematuria. Therapy with epsilon aminocaproic acid.
A case of severe, unilateral essential hematuria was managed with epsilon aminocaproic acid. An extended remission of the hematuria was achieved with 24 Gm given orally in four divided doses daily, maintained for two weeks, then tapered by 2 Gm per day. The risks reported with this therapy are considered.
D000328:Adult; D000614:Aminocaproates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000614:Aminocaproates; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid