Thrombolytic Agents Flashcards
1
Q
What do thrombotic agents do?
A
Facilitate clot dissolution by converting plasminogen to plasmin to open up blood flow in vessels
2
Q
Thrombolytic agent Indications
A
Acute myocardial infarction
Pulmonary embolism
Ischemic stroke
Arterial or venous thrombosis
3
Q
Kinlytic
A
Urokinase
4
Q
Activase
A
Alteplase
