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Activase

Activase is a clot buster which is a kind of blood and coagulation drug.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 42 years experience
BrandsCathflo activase, TPA, Actilyse
Generic DrugAlteplase

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Swollen tongue
Tongue swelling
Rectal bleeding

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Heart attack
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Stroke in the brain
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Stroke
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Blood clot in lung
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Pulmonary embolism
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What are Alteplase injections used for?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What should be monitored before administering the tpa (alteplase)?
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Who should not use Alteplase injections?
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How effective are Alteplase injections for treating stroke?
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A 38-year-old male asked:
What is the age limit for being given tpa (alteplase)?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Why don't stroke patients get tpa (alteplase) therapy?
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can pregnant women use Alteplase injections?
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if a person who is not actually having a stroke is given tpa (alteplase)?
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Why use alteplase drug in treatment. Of myocardial infarction?
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Docs, could a patient be given tpa (alteplase) when on antiplatelet therapy?
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