The Trauma INtramuscular Tranexamic Acid Clinical Trial

Pharmacokinetics of Intramuscular Tranexamic Acid in Trauma Patients: a Clinical Trial

Intramuscular injection of tranexamic acid (TXA) would increase its use in situations where administration of intravenous drugs is difficult. The investigators aim to assess the population pharmacokinetics of intramuscular TXA in trauma patients.

Primary endpoint: Serum TXA concentrations over time. Secondary endpoints: Local reactions at injection sites and adverse events

A prospective, open-label, multicentre, pharmacokinetic study conducted in the UK hospital. Potential eligible patients will have received a 1 gram IV dose of TXA at the scene of the injury or on arrival in hospital and a second dose is clinically indicated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (appear to be at least 16 years old) trauma patients who have received 1 gram of intravenous TXA for the management of haemorrhage in whom a second dose is clinically indicated are eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

• none