Streptase15LacIU
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Streptase. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Streptase may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Streptase during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | NOT RELEVANT Not relevant, as Streptase is intended for use in hospitalised patients. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Streptase is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Streptase may not be needed i... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Streptase should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Streptase may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Streptase is a medicine used to break down harmful blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used to treat patients who have suffered a r... View More
Uses of Streptase
- Heart attack
- Pulmonary embolism
Side effects of Streptase
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Injection site bleeding
How to use Streptase
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Streptase works
Streptase works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tiss... View More
What if you forget to take Streptase?
If you miss a dose of Streptase, please consult your doctor.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. f... View More
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Indication
Acute Evolving Myocardial Infarction, Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Arterial Thrombosis or Embolism, Arteriovenous Cannulae Oc... View More
Adult Dose
Intravenous Acute myocardial infarction Adult: 1.5 million units as a single dose infused over 1 hr immediately after onset of symptoms. Pulmonary... View More
Child Dose
Intravenous Pulmonary thromboembolism ; Arteriovenous occlusions Child: Loading dose: 2500-4000 units/kg over 30 min, followed by infusion of 500-1000... View More
Contraindication
Severe hypertension, recent stroke, cerebral neoplasm, recent history of peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis, subacute bacterial endo... View More
Mode of Action
Streptokinase forms a complex with plasminogen which then converts plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin breaks down clots as well as fibrinogen and other pla... View More
Precaution
Mitral stenosis associated with AF. Streptokinase treatment within last 12 mth, use after prolonged or traumatic CPR; diabetic retinopathy. Elderly.
Side Effect
Fever, chills, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, arrhythmia, bruising, rash, pruritus, acute renal failure due to embolism and haemorrhage. C... View More
Interaction
Antagonistic effects with antifibrinolytic agents e.g. aminocaproic acid. Potentially Fatal: Anticoagulants, heparin, antiplatelet agents e.g. aspiri... View More
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