Alteplase Uses
Alteplase is used for Heart Attacks, Strokes, Blood Clots
How Alteplase Works
Alteplase converts plasminogen to plasmin by directly cleaving peptide bonds at two sites, causing fibrinolysis.
Common side effects of Alteplase
Swelling, Fever, Arrhythmias, Hypotension, Edema, Cholesterol Embolization, Venous Thrombosis, Nausea, Vomiting
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