In this randomized clinical trial study, we investigated the effect of tranexamic acid in 90 patients,who were diagnosed as uterine atony by obstetrician following delivery(cesarean or vaginal) over 6 months period.
The patients randomly allocated into two equal groups.
In group1(n=45) received traditional treatment including oxytocin(30 IU oxytocin in 1 litr.normal saline),metergine (0.2 mg IM),uterine massage,ice application ,in group 2(n=45),the patients received a single dose tranexamic acid(1gr),in 100 cc DW5%, IV,over 10 min.,in addition to traditional treatment.
The amount of blood loss, hemoglobin changes , need for surgical intervention, the need for blood products, duration of hospitalization, the two groups were compared.