Hemoptysis
Conditions
Keywords
hemoptysis, recurrence
Brief summary
Hemoptysis is one of the serious complication of many pulmonary diseases. Upto now, there is no proven medical treatment in recurrence of hemoptysis. The investigators will conduct a randomized, placebo controlled trial of tranexamic acid, which can reduce the recurrence of hemoptysis.
Interventions
tranexamic acid 250mg tid for 1 months vs. placebo for 1 months
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* age: \>=20 and \<=75 * ER visit or admission for hemoptysis * no evidence of hemoptysis on screening
Exclusion criteria
* anticoagulation treatment * Cr \>= 2.0 mg/dL or urinary protein \>= 2+ or who received renal replacement treatment * hepatic failure: total bilirubin \>= 1.5 mg/dL or AST or ALT \>= 1.5 of upper normal limit level * hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid * pregnant woman * fertile female who don't use contraception
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the proportion of recurrence of hemoptysis | 6 month: 1months medication + 5months observation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| time to recurrence | 6 month: 1months medication + 5months observation |
Countries
South Korea