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ACTIVASE
- QTY 1 • 50 MG • VIAL • Near 77381
ALTEPLASE ALTEPLASE (AL te plase) lowers the risk of death after a heart attack. It prevents blood cells (platelets) from clumping together to form a clot. It may also be used to prevent further damage after a heart attack.
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What is this medication?
ALTEPLASE ALTEPLASE (AL te plase) lowers the risk of death after a heart attack. It prevents blood cells (platelets) from clumping together to form a clot. It may also be used to prevent further damage after a heart attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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How should I use this medication?
This medicine is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. -
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
- •Aminocaproic Acid
- •Aprotinin
- •Tranexamic Acid
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- •Antiinflammatory Drugs, Nsaids Like Ibuprofen
- •Aspirin And AspirinLike Medicines
- •Blood Thinners, Like Warfarin, Heparin Or Enoxaparin
- •Dipyridamole
- This List May Not Describe All Possible Interactions. Give Your Health Care Provider A List Of All The Medicines, Herbs, NonPrescription Drugs, Or Dietary Supplements You Use. Also Tell Them If You Smoke, Drink Alcohol, Or Use Illegal Drugs. Some Items May Interact With Your Medicine.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. Follow the advice of your doctor or health care professional exactly. You may need bed rest to minimize the risk of bleeding.
This medicine can make you bleed more easily. This effect can last for several days. Take special care brushing or flossing your teeth.
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or other nonprescription pain relievers during or for several days after alteplase treatment unless otherwise instructed by your doctor or health care professional.
You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. To avoid the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, sit or stand up slowly, especially if you are an older patient. -
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
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What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Bleeding—Bloody Or Black, TarLike Stools, Vomiting Blood Or Brown Material That Looks Like Coffee Grounds, Red Or Dark Brown Urine, Small Red Or Purple Spots On Skin, Unusual Bruising Or Bleeding
- Bleeding In The Brain—Severe Headache, Stiff Neck, Confusion, Dizziness, Change In Vision, Numbness Or Weakness Of The Face, Arm, Or Leg, Trouble Speaking, Trouble Walking, Vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Where should I keep my medication?
This does not apply. You will not be given this medicine to store at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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