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.