Fibrinolytics

Effects

  • Fibrinolytic: dissolve fibrin
  • Thrombolytic: dissolve thrombi

Indications

For the treatment of thrombosis and embolism:

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Ischemic stroke
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Acute and subacute thrombosis
  • Arterial occlusive diseases

Agents

  • Alteplase (Actilyse)
  • Urokinase (Urokinase HS medac)
  • Reteplase (Rapilysin, out of trade)
  • Streptokinase (streptase, out of trade)
  • Tenecteplase (metalysis)