| aminocaproic acid | <chemistry> A group of compounds that are derivatives of aminohexanoic acids. <haematology> An antifibrinolytic agent, used to prevent bleeding in haemophilia, and after heart and prostate surgery when plasminogen or urokinase may be activated. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 6-aminocaproic acid | <chemical> 6-aminohexanoic acid. An antifibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activator which have fibrinolytic properties. Pharmacological action: antifibrinolytic agent. Chemical name: Hexanoic acid, 6-amino- (12 Dec 1998) |
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