Aminocaproic acid and Onsolis

• Generic Name: aminocaproic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amicar

Aminocaproic acid is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.

Aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia (lack of blood cells and platelets), cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early separation of the placenta in pregnancy), urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer.

Aminocaproic acid is also used to prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure.

Aminocaproic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: buccal soluble film
• Other Brand Names: Fentora, Onsolis, Abstral, Subsys, Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys, Lazanda, Sublimaze

Onsolis buccal soluble film contains fentanyl, a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine.

Onsolis is used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Onsolis is taken together with other non-fentanyl narcotic pain medicine that is used around the clock. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain.

Onsolis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.