Metalyse 40mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called thrombolytic agents. It is used in the emergency treatment of heart attack. It helps to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels of the heart.

Metalyse 40mg Injection is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment.

The most common side effect of this medicine is bleeding. It may cause injection site bleeding, nosebleeds, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding. While on treatment with this medicine, you should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects.

This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Metalyse 40mg Injection including if you’ve had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

Uses of Metalyse Injection

Heart attack

Benefits of Metalyse Injection

In Heart attack

Metalyse 40mg Injection dissolves harmful blood clots that cause heart attack (if they are in the heart). They also dissolve clots that form in other blood vessels. This means that blood can again start to flow freely through your body. This medicine will, therefore, reduce both the damage caused by, and the risk of dying from a heart attack. The sooner the injection is given, the greater are the chances of recovery.

Side effects of Metalyse Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metalyse

Injection site bleeding
Nosebleeds
Blood in stool
Blood in urine
Gastrointestinal bleeding

How to use Metalyse Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Metalyse Injection works

Metalyse 40mg Injection is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metalyse 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metalyse 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Metalyse 40mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Metalyse 40mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Metalyse 40mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Metalyse 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Metalyse 40mg Injection is used to treat myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) as soon as possible (usually within 12 hours) after the onset of symptoms.
It is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
It may increase your risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice bleeding at the injection site, nose bleed, and blood in urine.
Continue with your diet and exercise along with previously prescribed medications for heart attack.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboxylic Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Plasminogen Activators- Thrombolytics

Patient concerns

Hrert attack home made best treatment

Dr. Spurthi Magdum

Ayurveda

Well there is no home remedy for heart attackBut Post - Attack to strengthen the heart you can give Arjuna Ksheerapak

What is heart attack? When heart attack coming?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Related to chest pain angina commonly

What are the health problems that one can get if the one keeps on taking a chronic stress and depression over a prolonged period of time. Seing that im experiencing some symtoms like chronic head ache, nausea, heart pain, gastrointiatinal bleeding, urine in the blood, sleep deprivation, weight loss due to exyreme thinking. Pls advise me in this connection

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Heart attack, Kidney problems all u can get

What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.

User feedback

What are you using Metalyse Injection for?

Heart attack

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Others

How much was the improvement?

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What were the side-effects while using Metalyse 40mg Injection?

Nausea

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Vomiting

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Decreased blo*

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No Side Effec*

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Injection sit*

20%

*Decreased blood pressure, No Side Effect, Injection site bleeding

How do you take Metalyse Injection?

With food

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With or witho*

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Empty stomach

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*With or without food

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FAQs

Q. How is Metalyse 40mg Injection administered?

Metalyse 40mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Metalyse 40mg Injection.

Q. Is Metalyse 40mg Injection safe?

Metalyse 40mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Can the use of Metalyse 40mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Metalyse 40mg Injection increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Metalyse 40mg Injection?

Metalyse 40mg Injection can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Metalyse 40mg Injection, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Metalyse 40mg Injection?

Metalyse 40mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Metalyse 40mg Injection. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.

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References

Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 382-84.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1326.

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1102, Hallmark Business Plaza, 11th Floor, Gurunanak Hospital Road, Near Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051

Country of origin: Germany

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