Tag: Antihemorrhagic

Medically, anti-bleeding drugs are most accurately known as hemostatic agents, playing a critical role in promoting or accelerating blood clotting. While the term is broad, these medications are essential for stopping or preventing excessive blood loss in various clinical settings, from surgical procedures to emergency trauma situations.

Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death from trauma, accounting for about 40% of such fatalities worldwide [1.7.1, 1.7.2]. So, **what shot is given to stop bleeding** in an emergency? This article explores the primary medications administered to control severe hemorrhage.