Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendation on tranexamic acid for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Originally developed
Early use of intravenous tranexamic acid (within 3 hours of birth) in addition to standard care is recommended for women with clinically diagnosed postpartum haemorrhage following vaginal birth or caesarean section
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
Also Featured In
This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:
Guideline
Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year2025
InstitutionWorld Health Organization