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aminocaproic acid and Injuries, Eye

aminocaproic acid has been researched along with Injuries, Eye in 14 studies

Aminocaproic Acid: An antifibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activators which have fibrinolytic properties.
6-aminohexanoic acid : An epsilon-amino acid comprising hexanoic acid carrying an amino substituent at position C-6. Used to control postoperative bleeding, and to treat overdose effects of the thrombolytic agents streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To determine the safety and efficacy of topical aminocaproic acid (Caprogel) in the management of traumatic hyphema."9.10A phase III, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of topical aminocaproic acid (Caprogel) in the management of traumatic hyphema. ( Bradford, CA; Faulkner, A; Fekrat, S; Goldberg, MF; Juzych, M; McLeod, SD; Melia, M; Parker, JS; Pieramici, DJ; Rosen, R; Santander, SH, 2003)
"The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of secondary hemorrhage after traumatic hyphema in children and to evaluate the efficacy of epsilon aminocaproic acid in reducing this incidence."9.08Clinical evaluation of aminocaproic acid for managing traumatic hyphema in children. ( Barsoum-Homsy, M; Brunette, I; Chevrette, L; Jacob, JL; Milot, J; Orquin, J; Polomeno, RC; Quigley, MG; Teboul, BK, 1995)
"To determine whether topically applied aminocaproic acid, like systemic aminocaproic acid, effectively reduces secondary hemorrhage after hyphemas and to compare the safety and effectiveness of topical application with those of systemic use and a control group."9.08Topical aminocaproic acid in the treatment of traumatic hyphema. ( Chames, M; Crouch, ER; Gray, MK; Williams, PB, 1997)
"Forty-nine patients, ages 3 to 18 years, who sustained nonpenetrating unilateral trauma with hyphemas were assigned randomly to receive either 100 mg/kg of epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA), an antifibrinolytic agent, orally every 4 hours for 5 days (maximum 30 g/day) or a placebo."9.06Traumatic hyphema in children. Treatment with epsilon-aminocaproic acid. ( Antoszyk, JH; Christianson, MD; Crawford, JS; Kraft, SP; Wagman, RD, 1987)
"Fifty-nine patients who sustained hyphema following blunt trauma were randomly assigned prospectively to either of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid (Amicar)."9.06A comparison of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid in the prevention and management of secondary traumatic hyphemas. ( Anderson, RJ; Fiscella, R; Frenkel, M; Goldberg, MF; Palmer, DJ, 1986)
"Epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA) is an antifibrinolytic agent currently used in the management of traumatic hyphema."7.68[Epsilon aminocaproic acid for management of traumatic hyphema with large blood clot in the anterior chamber]. ( Ashkenazi, I; Kotas, R; Neumann, D, 1990)
"We treated five patients receiving epsilon-aminocaproic acid who demonstrated sudden and accelerated clot dissolution with accompanying increases in intraocular pressure 24 to 96 hours after discontinuing treatment."7.67Intraocular pressure increase associated with epsilon-aminocaproic acid therapy for traumatic hyphema. ( Dieste, MC; Frambach, DA; Hersh, PS; Kylstra, JA; Larrison, WI; Shingleton, BJ, 1988)
"To determine the safety and efficacy of topical aminocaproic acid (Caprogel) in the management of traumatic hyphema."5.10A phase III, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of topical aminocaproic acid (Caprogel) in the management of traumatic hyphema. ( Bradford, CA; Faulkner, A; Fekrat, S; Goldberg, MF; Juzych, M; McLeod, SD; Melia, M; Parker, JS; Pieramici, DJ; Rosen, R; Santander, SH, 2003)
"The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of secondary hemorrhage after traumatic hyphema in children and to evaluate the efficacy of epsilon aminocaproic acid in reducing this incidence."5.08Clinical evaluation of aminocaproic acid for managing traumatic hyphema in children. ( Barsoum-Homsy, M; Brunette, I; Chevrette, L; Jacob, JL; Milot, J; Orquin, J; Polomeno, RC; Quigley, MG; Teboul, BK, 1995)
"To determine whether topically applied aminocaproic acid, like systemic aminocaproic acid, effectively reduces secondary hemorrhage after hyphemas and to compare the safety and effectiveness of topical application with those of systemic use and a control group."5.08Topical aminocaproic acid in the treatment of traumatic hyphema. ( Chames, M; Crouch, ER; Gray, MK; Williams, PB, 1997)
"Forty-nine patients, ages 3 to 18 years, who sustained nonpenetrating unilateral trauma with hyphemas were assigned randomly to receive either 100 mg/kg of epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA), an antifibrinolytic agent, orally every 4 hours for 5 days (maximum 30 g/day) or a placebo."5.06Traumatic hyphema in children. Treatment with epsilon-aminocaproic acid. ( Antoszyk, JH; Christianson, MD; Crawford, JS; Kraft, SP; Wagman, RD, 1987)
"Fifty-nine patients who sustained hyphema following blunt trauma were randomly assigned prospectively to either of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid (Amicar)."5.06A comparison of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid in the prevention and management of secondary traumatic hyphemas. ( Anderson, RJ; Fiscella, R; Frenkel, M; Goldberg, MF; Palmer, DJ, 1986)
" Although evidence was limited, it appears that people with traumatic hyphema who receive aminocaproic acid or tranexamic acid are less likely to experience secondary hemorrhaging."5.01Medical interventions for traumatic hyphema. ( Gharaibeh, A; Goldberg, MF; Lindsley, K; Savage, HI; Scherer, RW, 2019)
"Epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA) is an antifibrinolytic agent currently used in the management of traumatic hyphema."3.68[Epsilon aminocaproic acid for management of traumatic hyphema with large blood clot in the anterior chamber]. ( Ashkenazi, I; Kotas, R; Neumann, D, 1990)
"We treated five patients receiving epsilon-aminocaproic acid who demonstrated sudden and accelerated clot dissolution with accompanying increases in intraocular pressure 24 to 96 hours after discontinuing treatment."3.67Intraocular pressure increase associated with epsilon-aminocaproic acid therapy for traumatic hyphema. ( Dieste, MC; Frambach, DA; Hersh, PS; Kylstra, JA; Larrison, WI; Shingleton, BJ, 1988)
" The contusion caused a recurrent hyphema which lasted approximately 6 weeks and responded to epsilon-aminocaproic acid treatment."3.66Recurrent traumatic hyphema due to increased local fibrinolysis. ( Barishak, R; Kaufman, S; Zehavi, H, 1980)
"A 27-year-old man with severe classic hemophilia A (antihemophilic globulin level: 1."1.26Ocular enucleation in a patient with severe classic hemophilia A. ( Cardamone, JM; Reese, EP, 1976)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (42.86)18.7374
1990's5 (35.71)18.2507
2000's2 (14.29)29.6817
2010's1 (7.14)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gharaibeh, A1
Savage, HI1
Scherer, RW1
Goldberg, MF4
Lindsley, K1
Pieramici, DJ1
Melia, M1
Fekrat, S1
Bradford, CA1
Faulkner, A1
Juzych, M1
Parker, JS1
McLeod, SD1
Rosen, R1
Santander, SH1
Wilker, SC1
Singh, A1
Ellis, FJ1
Zehavi, H1
Kaufman, S1
Barishak, R1
Teboul, BK1
Jacob, JL1
Barsoum-Homsy, M1
Brunette, I1
Chevrette, L1
Milot, J1
Orquin, J1
Polomeno, RC1
Quigley, MG1
Crouch, ER2
Williams, PB1
Gray, MK1
Chames, M1
Shiuey, Y1
Lucarelli, MJ1
Cardamone, JM1
Reese, EP1
Kotas, R1
Neumann, D1
Ashkenazi, I1
Romano, PE1
Dieste, MC1
Hersh, PS1
Kylstra, JA1
Larrison, WI1
Frambach, DA1
Shingleton, BJ1
Kraft, SP1
Christianson, MD1
Crawford, JS1
Wagman, RD1
Antoszyk, JH1
Palmer, DJ1
Frenkel, M1
Fiscella, R1
Anderson, RJ1

Reviews

1 review available for aminocaproic acid and Injuries, Eye

ArticleYear
Medical interventions for traumatic hyphema.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019, 01-14, Volume: 1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aminocaproic Acid; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Aspirin; Bandages; Bed Rest; Ch

2019

Trials

5 trials available for aminocaproic acid and Injuries, Eye

ArticleYear
A phase III, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of topical aminocaproic acid (Caprogel) in the management of traumatic hyphema.
    Ophthalmology, 2003, Volume: 110, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Chamber; Antifibrinoly

2003
Clinical evaluation of aminocaproic acid for managing traumatic hyphema in children.
    Ophthalmology, 1995, Volume: 102, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aminocaproic Acid; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Child; Double-Blind Method; Eye In

1995
Topical aminocaproic acid in the treatment of traumatic hyphema.
    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1997, Volume: 115, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Eye Segment; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Do

1997
Traumatic hyphema in children. Treatment with epsilon-aminocaproic acid.
    Ophthalmology, 1987, Volume: 94, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aminocaproates; Aminocaproic Acid; Child; Child, Preschool; Clinical Trials as To

1987
A comparison of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid in the prevention and management of secondary traumatic hyphemas.
    Ophthalmology, 1986, Volume: 93, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aminocaproates; Aminocaproic Ac

1986

Other Studies

8 other studies available for aminocaproic acid and Injuries, Eye

ArticleYear
Recurrent bleeding following traumatic hyphema due to mild hemophilia B (Christmas disease).
    Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2007, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Eye Segment; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Child; Eye Injuries; Hemophilia B;

2007
Recurrent traumatic hyphema due to increased local fibrinolysis.
    Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde, 1980, Volume: 180, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aminocaproic Acid; Blood Coagulation Factors; Eye Injuries; Humans; Hyphema; Male; Recurrence

1980
The treatment of traumatic hyphema with topical epsilon-aminocaproic acid.
    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1997, Volume: 115, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Eye Segment; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Eye Injur

1997
Traumatic hyphema and patient outcomes--an oversight.
    Ophthalmology, 1998, Volume: 105, Issue:12

    Topics: Ambulatory Care; Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Eye Segment; Eye Injuries; Humans; Hyphema; Recurrence;

1998
Ocular enucleation in a patient with severe classic hemophilia A.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1976, Volume: 82, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aminocaproic Acid; Cryoglobulins; Eye Injuries; Eye, Artificial; Factor VIII; Hemophilia A; H

1976
[Epsilon aminocaproic acid for management of traumatic hyphema with large blood clot in the anterior chamber].
    Harefuah, 1990, Nov-01, Volume: 119, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aminocaproic Acid; Contraindications; Eye Injuries; Humans; Hyphema

1990
Intraocular pressure increase associated with traumatic epsilon-aminocaproic acid therapy for traumatic hyphema.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1989, May-15, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Aminocaproates; Aminocaproic Acid; Eye Injuries; Humans; Hyphema; Intraocular Pressure

1989
Intraocular pressure increase associated with epsilon-aminocaproic acid therapy for traumatic hyphema.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1988, Oct-15, Volume: 106, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aminocaproates; Aminocaproic Acid; Anterior Chamber; Blood Coagulation; Erythrocy

1988