Activase
· Trade Name
ACTIVASE
· Generic Name
Alteplase
· Drug Class
Anticoagulation medication
Thrombolytic medication
· How It Works
Medication converts plasminogen to plasmin which promotes fibrinolysis and dissolves clots
· Serious Side Effects
stroke
intracranial bleeding
bleeding
heart arrhythmias after reperfusion
allergic reations
pulmonary embolism
cholesterol embolism
· Common Side Effects
bleeding
Posted on March 29, 2009
