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Activase is a clot buster which is a kind of blood and coagulation drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Cathflo activase • TPA • Actilyse

Generic Drug

Alteplase

Side Effects

Serious

Swollen tongue
Tongue swelling
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Heart attack
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Stroke in the brain
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Stroke
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Pulmonary embolism
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