Drug Information
Generic Name:
Alteplase, TPA
Pronunciation:
AL-teh-place t-p-a
Product Name:
Activase
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), for treatment of certain types of strokes
Comment:
This drug is most effective when used as early as possible in the course of the disease process.