Tenecteplase
Description
Tenecteplase is a thrombolytic agent used to dissolve unwanted blood clots. It is used for the prevention of death in patients who have a heart attack. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tenecteplase
- Internal bleeding and hemorrhage
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Chest tightness
- Headache
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Nosebleed
Uses of Tenecteplase
What is it prescribed for?
- Acute myocardial infarction
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tenecteplase or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have a current intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, active internal bleeding, or underwent any intracranial or intraspinal surgery or serious head trauma within the past 3 months due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Severe uncontrolled hypertension
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Severe Bleeding
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding, therefore should be used with caution in patients with any bleeding disorder. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases, previous history of trauma, surgery, stroke or uncontrolled hypertension . Close monitoring is necessary and therapy should be discontinued in case of any signs of internal bleeding.
Severe allergic reactions
Risk of severe allergic reactions is associated with this medicine. The infusion should be discontinued and appropriate treatment should be initiated in case of any allergic reactions.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of the use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is mostly given in an emergency condition (within 30 minutes after the onset of heart attack), the likelihood of missing a dose is very less.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Enoxaparin
Escitalopram
NSAIDs
ACE inhibitors
Clopidogrel
Apixaban
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Tenecteplaseis an enzyme which helps to produce a substance to dissolve blood clots and helps in free blood flow.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Thrombolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Jan 2019
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