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J2997 Alteplase recombinant

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Also known as: alteplase, activase

Injection of alteplase recombinant (Activase), a tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) used as a thrombolytic agent for acute myocardial infarction and stroke.

Clinical Context

Used intravenously for acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and acute ischemic stroke to dissolve thrombosis.

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Specialties

CardiologyNeurologyEmergency Medicine

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