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Aminocaproic Acid is used for:

Preventing and treating severe bleeding in patients with medical conditions that cause blood clots to dissolve faster than normal and lead to severe bleeding, including hemophilia; aplastic anemia; lung, prostate, stomach and cervical cancer; cirrhosis; and certain complications of surgery.

Aminocaproic Acid is an antifibrinolytic. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots.

Do NOT use Aminocaproic Acid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aminocaproic Acid
• you are experiencing blood clots

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aminocaproic Acid :

Some medical conditions may interact with Aminocaproic Acid . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have upper urinary tract bleeding, kidney problems, liver problems, certain blood disorders (eg, hemophilia, uremia), blood clotting problems (active intravascular clotting), undiagnosed bleeding disorder, heart problems, or a history of seizures

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aminocaproic Acid . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates because the risk of blood clots may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aminocaproic Acid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Aminocaproic Acid :

Use Aminocaproic Acid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Aminocaproic Acid may be taken with or without food.
• Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Aminocaproic Acid , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aminocaproic Acid .

Important safety information:

• Aminocaproic Acid may cause dizziness or changes in vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Aminocaproic Acid . Using Aminocaproic Acid alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• LAB TESTS, including creatine phosphokinase levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Aminocaproic Acid is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Aminocaproic Acid during pregnancy. It is unknown if Aminocaproic Acid is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast feeding while you are using Aminocaproic Acid , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Aminocaproic Acid :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Confusion; decreased vision; diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue or tiredness; general body discomfort; headache; lightheadedness; muscle aches or swelling; nausea; pain; ringing in the ears; stomach pain; stuffy nose; swelling; vomiting; watery eyes.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); delirium; fainting; fever; hallucinations; muscle pain or weakness; seizures; slow heartbeat; sore throat; stroke; sudden change in the amount of urine you are producing; swelling of ankles, feet, or hands; unusual bleeding or bruising.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting; seizures; severe or unusual weakness; sudden change in amount of urine you produce.

Store Aminocaproic Acid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aminocaproic Acid out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Aminocaproic Acid , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Aminocaproic Acid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aminocaproic Acid . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.