Anesthetics May Decrease Risk of Seizures From Blood Loss Drugs

Researchers found tranexamic acid and aminocaproic acid, two medications given to reduce blood loss in heart operations, may be associated with increased post-operative seizures, according to Medical Xpress.

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Anesthesiologists should be mindful of the side effects. To decrease risk of seizures, it is recommended that providers maintain a certain level of anesthetic sedation until the TXA or EACA wear off. Many anesthetics reverse the effects these drugs have on the brain chemical glycine.

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