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Tag: Thrombolytic

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What is the classification of tenecteplase?

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The FDA-approved indications for tenecteplase (TNKase) include the reduction of mortality associated with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The medication is also increasingly used off-label for acute ischemic stroke due to its efficacy and ease of administration. What is the classification of tenecteplase, and why are its unique properties important in emergency medicine?

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].

What is Streptoquin? Differentiating the Antibacterial from Streptokinase

4 min read
While the name 'streptoquin' may sound similar to the life-saving thrombolytic drug 'streptokinase,' they are medically and functionally unrelated medications. Streptoquin is a combination antibacterial used for treating specific bacterial infections, while streptokinase is a powerful emergency medication for dissolving blood clots. This article clarifies the significant differences between these two distinct drugs.