Q2 Alteplase (Activase)

Route of Alteplase (Activase)

IV
MOA of Alteplase (Activase)
- Lyse thrombi
- Activates conversion of plasminogen to plasmin(enzyme that breaks down thrombi)
Class of Alteplase (Activase)
- Thrombolytic
- Tissue plasminogen activator
Indications for Alteplase (Activase)
- Acute MI
- PE
- Acute ishemic stroke
- DVT
- Occlusion of shunts or catheters
Contraindications for Alteplase (Activase)

Allergy
Adverse effects of Alteplase (Activase)
- Bleeding
- Hypersensitivity
- N&V
- Hypotension
- Anaphylactoid reactions
- Cardiac dysrhythmias
Interactions for Alteplase (Activase)

Concurrent use of clotting alteration drugs

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Q2 Alteplase (Activase)

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Q2 Alteplase (Activase)

Updated

2013-01-17T14:56:06Z

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