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.

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