What Class of Medication Is Alteplase and How Does It Work?
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Administered within 3 hours of a stroke, alteplase gives patients at least a 30% better chance of recovery with minimal or no disability [1.11.1]. So, what class of medication is alteplase? It is a powerful thrombolytic agent used in emergencies to dissolve life-threatening blood clots [1.2.1, 1.2.2].
