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How to Take Streptokinase and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IV- Acute MI- 1.5 million units as a single dose immediately after onset of symptoms.
Pulmonary thromboembolism; Arteriovenous occlusions Loading dose: 250,000 units via infusion. Maintenance: 100,000 u/hour for 24-72 hour depending on the condition treated.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure, recent stroke, brain tumor, peptic ulcer, intestinal ulcer, inflammation of pancreas, blood clot defects due to liver or kidney disease, recent surgery, childbirth, trauma, active internal bleeding, during pregnancy and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Streptokinase

This medication is an enzyme, prescribed for heart attack, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Streptokinase

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International :


Streptase
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