Aminocaproic Acid Tablets

• It is used to treat or prevent bleeding.

• If you have an allergy to aminocaproic acid or any other part of this medicine (aminocaproic acid tablets).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have blood clots.
• If you are taking any of these drugs: Factor IX complex or anti-inhibitor coagulant complex.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (aminocaproic acid tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use this medicine (aminocaproic acid tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Slow heartbeat.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.
• Muscle pain or weakness.
• Swelling.
• Seizures.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
• Feeling confused.
• Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight.
• Swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm.
• Chest pain.
• Coughing up blood.
• Shortness of breath.
• Fever or chills.
• Sore throat.
• Very bad headache.
• Change in eyesight.
• Ringing in ears.