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. 2012 Sep 27;7:105–114. doi: 10.2147/CE.S24743

Table 4.

Use of rescue medication

Subjects receiving rescue medications, n (%) FAST-1 FAST-2 FAST-3 (nonlaryngeal population)



Icatibant (n = 27) Placebo (n = 29) Icatibant (n = 36) Tranexamic acid (n = 38) Icatibant (n = 43) Placebo (n = 45) P value
In the first 12 h 3 (11) 13 (45) 0 5 (13)
In the first 48 h 6 (22) 15 (52) 6 (17) 11 (29)
Before 50% reduction in symptom severity 0 16 (36) <0.001
At any time during the attack and up to 5 days 3 (7) 18 (40) <0.001

Note: Values are expressed as number (%).