INFORMATIVE 💡|| How Tranexamic Acid (#TXA) Stops Bleeding: The Mechanism of Action

Tranexamic Acid (#TXA) is a drug given to bleeding patients to help create blood clots and reduce overall blood loss. TXA is most effective with rapid administration that is, given to a patient within 3 hours of injury. But how does TXA actually stop #bleeding?

This education video that portrays the Mechanism of Action of how TXA stops Tissue Plasminogen Activator (#TPA) from creating Plasmon that prevents nice blood clots.

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🚨 For more information on TXA: http://www.txacentral.org/
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