Table of contents:
- Use
- What is the function of Streptase?
- How do you use Streptase?
- How to store Streptase?
- Warning
- What should I pay attention to before using Streptase?
- Is Streptase safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible Streptase side effects?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Streptase?
- Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Streptase?
- Are there certain health conditions that Streptase should avoid?
- Dose
- What is the Streptase dosage for adults?
- What is the dose of Streptase for children?
- In what forms is Streptase available?
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?
Use
What is the function of Streptase?
Streptase is a drug commonly used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. This medication is used as soon as symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient survival. This medicine may also be used to treat blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and in the legs (deep vein thrombosis).
Streptokinase is also used to dissolve blood clots in a tube (catheter) that is inserted into a blood vessel.
Streptases may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How do you use Streptase?
Streptase is given through a needle or tube that is placed into one of your veins. This medicine will be given by a doctor or other health care professional.
How to store Streptase?
Streptase is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush Streptase down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Warning
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What should I pay attention to before using Streptase?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, you should only use drugs recommended by your doctor.
- You are taking other medicines, including those that are available without a prescription, such as herbal medicines and their supplements.
- You have an allergy to the active or inactive ingredients of Streptase or other drugs.
- You have an illness, disorder, or other medical condition.
Is Streptase safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is no adequate research on the risks of using Streptase in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. Streptase is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Always consult your health care provider before using Streptase if you are pregnant, breastfeeding.
Side effects
What are the possible Streptase side effects?
Streptase can cause side effects, such as:
- Fever, chills, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, arrhythmia, bruising, rash, pruritus, acute kidney failure due to embolism and bleeding.
- Cerebral, peripheral and pulmonary embolism.
- Allergic reactions, liver enzyme disorders, hypotension.
- Potentially Fatal: bleeding; anaphylactic shock
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Streptase?
Streptase can interact with other drugs you are currently taking, which can change how your medication works or increase your risk of serious side effects. To avoid drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you use (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop using, or change the dosage of any of the medicines listed below without your doctor's approval.
Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Streptase?
Streptase can interact with food or alcohol, which can change how the drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this medication.
Are there certain health conditions that Streptase should avoid?
Streptase can interact with your health condition. These interactions can worsen your health condition or change the way the drugs work. It is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all your current medical conditions.
- Bleeding problems or a history of bleeding problems in any part of the body
- Blood clotting disorders, uncontrolled
- Brain disease or tumor
- High blood pressure or low blood pressure
- Stroke (within two months)
- Avoid using Streptase in any of these conditions: surgery or injury to the brain or spine within two months.
- Catheter (tube) infection
- Diabetes mellitus and eye problems in diabetes
- Heart disease or infection
- Severe kidney disease
- Severe liver disease
- Lung disease
- Pancreatitis
- Placement of any tube to the body or
- Heart rhythm problems
- Recent streptococcal infection
Dose
The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Streptase.
What is the Streptase dosage for adults?
Acute myocardial infarction by intravenous infusion: 1.5 million units as a single dose infused for 1 hour after the onset of symptoms.
Acute myocardial infarction with intracoronary infusion:
Total dose: 140,000 IU
20,000 IU by bolus followed by
2,000 IU / min. for 60 minutes.
Pulmonary thromboembolism, arteriovenous occlusion by intravenous infusion:
Dosage: 250,000 units / 30 minutes.
Maintenance dose: 100,000 units / hour, for 24-72 hours
Deep Vein Thrombosis by intravenous infusion:
Dosage: 250,000 IU / 30 minutes.
Maintenance dose: 100,000 IU / hour, for 72 hours
Arterial Thrombosis or Embolism by intravenous infusion:
Dosage: 250,000 IU / 30 minutes.
Maintenance dose: 100,000 IU / hour, for 24-72 hours
What is the dose of Streptase for children?
The dosage has not been established in pediatric patients. This medicine may not be safe for your child. It is always important to understand the safety of drugs before using them. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for more information.
In what forms is Streptase available?
Streptase is available in the following dosage forms and levels:
Lyophilized white powder streptase in a 50 mL (1,500,000 IU) infusion bottle
Lyophilized white powder streptase in a 6.5 mL vial (Green label: 250,000 IU; Blue label: 750,000 IU; Red label: 1,500,000)
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
It is important to carry a written list of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you use in case of an emergency.
What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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