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Alteplase

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

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

BrandsCathflo activase, Activase, TPA, Actilyse

Side Effects

Serious

Tongue swelling

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Condition

Stroke in the brain

Condition

Related questions

A 40-year-old member asked:

What are Alteplase injections used for?

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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 40-year-old member asked:

What should be monitored before administering the tpa (alteplase)?

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Can pregnant women use Alteplase injections?

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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 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 40-year-old member asked:

Why don't stroke patients get tpa (alteplase) therapy?

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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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