Jayaraman Nambiar M

Abstract

Objectives: To find out the effect of tranexamic acid on blood loss after vaginal delivery. Materials and Methods: In this observational study, 100 women with a singleton pregnancy were allocated to receive one gram intravenous tranexamic acid or no drug in addition to 10 units of oxytocin after delivery of the fetus. Blood loss calculated by a graduated blood bag. Pre and post-delivery hemoglobin and hematocrit are determined. Results: The mean blood loss (245ml vs 327 ml, p= Conclusions: Tranexamic acid helps to reduce the amount of blood loss in vaginal delivery. Keywords: Postpartum hemorrhage, Tranexamic acid, Vaginal delivery.

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