Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Apr 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialTranexamic acid for cesarean section: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial.
To assess the efficacy and safety of an intravenous formulation of tranexamic acid to reduce intrapartum and postpartum bleeding in patients giving birth by cesarean section. ⋯ This study confirms that tranexamic acid is effective in reducing intrapartum and postpartum bleeding in patients giving birth by cesarean section. Although some obstetricians are still worried about its thrombosis risk, our study shows that it can be used safely in aforementioned patients.