An<unk>  <unk>  agent is a substance that promotes hemostasis (stops bleeding). It may also be known as a hemostatic (also spelled hæmostatic) agent.<unk>  agents used in medicine have various mechanisms of action: * Systemic drugs work by inhibiting fibrinolysis or promoting coagulation. * Locally acting hemostatic agents work by causing vasoconstriction or promoting platelet aggregation.
Antihemorrhagic
Abirritant
Anti-inflammatory
Parasympatholytic
Hypoallergenic
Anticonvulsant
Antiparasitic
Anticoagulant