| Active Ingredient | ALTEPLASE |
| Therapeutic Class | THROMBOLYTIC AGENTS |
| Indications | Intravenous alteplase is effective in producing recanalization of occluded coronary arteries following acute my ocardial infarction. Also effective in the treatment of acute massive pulmonary emboli More ... |
| Caution | Bleeding complications, reperfusion arrhythmias and reinfarction are the primary concerns of therapy . |
| Dose Range | The recommended dose to produce recanalization following my ocardial infarction is 100mg given as a “front -loaded” infusion. |
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| Pregnancy | Alteplase should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. There is a r More ... |
| Breast Feeding |