NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Nov 2009
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
Priority Review
LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid) by Molecular Devices is derivative, which diminishes the dissolution of hemostatic fibrin by plasmin. First approved in 2009.
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid) is an oral antifibrinolytic agent approved in 2009 that works by blocking plasmin's ability to dissolve fibrin clots, thereby preserving hemostatic clot structure. It is indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding in women of childbearing age. The mechanism involves reversible binding to plasminogen's lysine receptor sites, preventing fibrin degradation and stabilizing the coagulation matrix.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting defensive positioning and potential team downsizing or transition planning.
Mechanism of Action
derivative, which diminishes the dissolution of hemostatic fibrin by plasmin. In the presence of tranexamic acid, the lysine receptor binding sites of plasmin for fibrin are occupied, preventing binding to fibrin monomers, thus preserving and stabilizing fibrin's matrix structure. The…
Pharmacologic Class:
Antifibrinolytic Agent
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Comparative Efficacy of Intralesional Tranexamic Acid Versus Mandelic Acid Peel in the Treatment of Melasma
Started May 2026
120 enrolled
Melasma
Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Adult Liver Transplantation---ESTA Trial
Started Nov 2025
1,546 enrolled
Liver TransplantationTranexamic AcidEnd-stage Liver Disease (ESLD)
Tranexamic Acid for Reduction of Transfusion in Abdominal Surgery
Started Jun 2024
850 enrolled
Surgical Blood LossTransfusion-dependent AnemiaAbdomen Disease
Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Contraceptive-related Bleeding Side Effects
Started Jan 2024
65 enrolled
BleedingContraceptive Device; Complications
Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Blood Loss in Women Having Planned Cesarean Section
Started Nov 2023
68 enrolled
Cesarean SectionBlood Loss During Surgery
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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