title: Tranexamic Acid for Epistaxis--A Promising Treatment That Deserves Further Study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Does the application of topical tranexamic acid reduce bleeding as compared to anterior packing?
  
  
  METHODS
  Zahed R, Moharamzadeh P, Alizadeharasi S, et al. A new and rapid method for epistaxis treatment using injectable form of tranexamic acid topically: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Emerg Med 2013;31(9):1389-92.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To determine if topically applied tranexamic acid reduces bleeding time in epistaxis.
authors.affiliation: *Queen's University,School of Medicine,Kingston,ON.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Clinkard
authors.affiliation: †Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center,Department of Emergency Medicine,University of Toronto,Toronto,ON.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barbic
mesh_terms: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014148:Tranexamic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents; D014148:Tranexamic Acid
keywords: Antifibrinolytics; Epistaxis; Topical Application; Tranexamic Acid