Tranexamic acid and Ecchymoses - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ecchymoses is reported as a side effect among people who take Tranexamic acid (tranexamic acid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have Lung neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ecchymoses when taking Tranexamic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,539 people who have side effects when taking Tranexamic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tranexamic acid?

Tranexamic acid has active ingredients of tranexamic acid. It is often used in heavy or prolong menstrual bleeding. eHealthMe is studying from 8,687 Tranexamic acid users. Check the latest studies of Tranexamic acid.

What is Ecchymoses?

Ecchymoses (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath) is found to be associated with 1,917 drugs and 1,935 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ecchymoses.



On Jun, 15, 2026

8,539 people reported to have side effects when taking Tranexamic acid.
Among them, 26 people (0.3%) have Ecchymoses.

Could Tranexamic acid cause Ecchymoses?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Tranexamic acid when they have Ecchymoses? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Ecchymoses when taking Tranexamic acid? *

  • female: 30 %
  • male: 70 %

What is the age of people who have Ecchymoses when taking Tranexamic acid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 10 %
  • 30-39: 10 %
  • 40-49: 20 %
  • 50-59: 30 %
  • 60+: 30 %

What are other drugs people take besides Tranexamic acid? *

  1. Folic Acid: 13 people, 50.00%
  2. Pantoprazole: 13 people, 50.00%
  3. Zopiclone: 12 people, 46.15%
  4. Eltrombopag Olamine: 12 people, 46.15%
  5. Calcium: 12 people, 46.15%
  6. Potassium Sulfate: 12 people, 46.15%
  7. Potassium: 5 people, 19.23%
  8. Carboplatin: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Gemcitabine: 3 people, 11.54%
  10. Nplate: 2 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Ecchymoses? *

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 20 people, 76.92%
  2. Drug Ineffective: 14 people, 53.85%
  3. Platelet Count Abnormal: 10 people, 38.46%
  4. Platelet Disorder: 9 people, 34.62%
  5. Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 4 people, 15.38%
  6. Pneumonia: 4 people, 15.38%
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Protein Total Increased: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Blood Albumin Decreased: 3 people, 11.54%
  10. Rashes (redness): 3 people, 11.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 3 people, 11.54%
  2. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Itp) (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 7.69%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 3.85%
  4. Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 3.85%
  5. Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 3.85%
  6. Aplastic Anemia: 1 person, 3.85%
  7. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 1 person, 3.85%
  8. Birth Control: 1 person, 3.85%
  9. Bleeding Disorders: 1 person, 3.85%
  10. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tranexamic acid (the active ingredients of Tranexamic acid) and Tranexamic acid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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