Don't Be Surprised to See Nebulized or Topical Tranexamic Acid Orders

August 2019

You'll see tranexamic acid administered in new ways.

We know this "antifibrinolytic" is often given IV...to help stop bleeding in surgeries, trauma, etc.

And oral forms are used to decrease heavy menstrual bleeding.

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Table of Contents

Compounding Look for New Risk Categories and Beyond-Use Dates With USP 797 Revisions
Compounding Step Up Non-Sterile Compounding Practices With USP 795 Updates
Hemorrhage Don't Be Surprised to See Nebulized or Topical Tranexamic Acid Orders
Surgery Avoid Common Pitfalls That Lead to Perioperative Med Mishaps
Lupus Know How Meds for Lupus Stack Up
Med Safety Set Up Nurses for Success With Med Dilution and Reconstitution
Neurology & Pain Be Familiar With Meds Used for Nerve Pain in Diabetes Patients
Opioids Don't Think of Tramadol as a "Safer" Opioid
Diabetes Watch Out for Mix-Ups With GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes
Patient Safety Get the Facts About Stem Cells