Streptokinase
Information about Streptokinase
Streptokinase Uses
Streptokinase is used in the treatment of heart attack and pulmonary embolism.
How Streptokinase works
Streptokinase 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.
Common side effects of Streptokinase
Nausea, Diarrhea, Epigastric pain, Development of anti-streptokinase antibodies, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hemorrhage
Available Medicine for Streptokinase
IcikinaseAbbott
₹20071 variant(s)
StpaseCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹21021 variant(s)
LupifloLupin Ltd
₹21021 variant(s)
StukinaseSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹18191 variant(s)
ThrombofluxBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹1257 to ₹20492 variant(s)
GlaniknaseGland Pharma Limited
₹21361 variant(s)
Expert advice for Streptokinase
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- Streptokinase helps break down blood clots in blood vessels, thereby treating conditions such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
- It should be given as soon as possible (within 12 hours) after the onset of a heart attack.
- It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.