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| Brand Names |
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| TNKase™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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False Neurotransmitter |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to tenecteplase or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions: Any bleeding, history of
stroke, surgery on the brain or spine in the last 2 months, injury to the brain
or spine in the last 2 months, brain tumor, bleeding disorder, severe high blood
pressure that is not controlled, arteriovenous malformations,
aneurysm.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat heart attacks. It helps to prevent
damage to the heart during a heart attack.
- It may also save your
life.
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| How does it work? |
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- Tenecteplase helps the body's own system dissolve the clot in the
heart. The blood clot is preventing oxygen and nutrition from getting to that
part of the heart.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- It will be given by a shot
intravenously.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- It is a single dose. It is given once
only.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- If you had a stomach ulcer or any recent bleeding, surgery, or dental
procedures. Tell healthcare provider.
- Use caution if you have high blood pressure especially if
uncontrolled. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Use caution if you have a history of stroke. Talk with healthcare
provider.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
pregnant.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Bleeding is the most common side effect. The nurses will be watching
for bleeding.
- If you notice any nosebleeds, gum bleeding, blood in the urine or
stool, or bleeding from any other place tell the nurses.
- Rarely serious bleeding can
occur.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Chest pain or pressure. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Any bleeding.
- Recurrent chest pain or pressure.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- You will only receive this medicine in the
hospital.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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