Thrombolytics:alteplase

Question 1

Alteplase is what type of drug

Answer 1

thrombolytic

Question 2

what does the drug alteplase do

Answer 2

is a clot buster

Question 3

what drug is used to treat
Myocardial infarction
 Ischemic stroke
 Massive pulmonary emboli

Answer 3

thrombolytic: alteplase

Question 4

what is the adverse effect of the drug/thrombolytic alteplase

Answer 4

bleeding and fever

Question 5

there is a risk for what type of bleeding that is higher than streptokinase when taking the drug alteplase

Answer 5

intercranial bleeding

Question 6

Whole blood or blood products (packed red blood cells, fresh-frozen plasma can be a factor for bleeding when taking what drug

Answer 6

alteplase

Question 7

the thrombolytic Alteplase does not cause or induce what conditions

Answer 7

does not cause allergic reactions or induce hypotension