Does tranexamic acid help in haemoptysis?

Report By: Ganesh N Ramasubbu; Hubert R James - Registrar, Emergency Department
Search checked by Dhavapalani Alagappan - Consultant
Institution: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India
Date Submitted: 7th December 2013
Last Modified: 7th December 2013
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients presenting with haemoptysis] does [use of tranexamic acid] reduce [mortality and duration of bleeding]?