A 27-year-old male has been diagnosed with a right-sided subdural hematoma. He is scheduled to have a craniotomy for decompression in the operating room, and it is noted that he is wearing a medical alert bracelet which says that he has hemophilia A. In addition to ordering Factor VIII concentrate, what pharmacologic adjunct should be given intravenously to help minimize surgical bleeding?

1.Heparin
2.Desmopressin
3.Tranexamic Acid
4.Antithrombin III

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