Drug Information

Generic Name:

Streptokinase

Pronunciation:

strep-tow-KINE-ase

Product Name:

Streptase

Category:

Thrombolytic Drugs

How is it given?:

intravenous (IV)

Uses:

Dissolving coronary artery blood clots in heart attack (myocardial infarction) victims, dissolving massive blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary emboli), dissolving blood clots in other arteries and veins, dissolving blood clots in arterial and venous catheters

Comment:

This drug is most effective when used as early as possible in the course of the disease process.

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