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?