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Alteplase

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Alteplase 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 • Activase • TPA • Actilyse

Side Effects

Serious

Swollen tongue
Tongue swelling
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Stroke
4.1
11 reviews
Stroke in the brain
3.3
4 reviews

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