Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
Also known as 6-aminohexanoic acid, epsilon aminocaproic acid, ε-aminocaproic acid, ε-Ahx.
General information
Class/mechanism: Inhibits fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasminogen activators and via antiplasmin activity.[1][2][3]
Route: IV, PO
Extravasation: no information
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