Ethamsylate is a synthetic, nonhormonal hemostatic agent, indicated mainly for reduction of capillary bleeding. While its mechanism of action remains undefined, it appears to maintain the stability of the capillary wall and correct abnormal platelet adhesion. It is used for the prophylaxis and ...
Such a mechanism can explain previous observations that ethamsylate inhibits carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. Whether it also participates in the hemostatic action of ethamsylate deserves further investigation.doi:10.1016/S0014-2999(03)01545-0Patrick Hannaert...