Actilyse 20mg Injection

Treatment of Heart attack | Treatment of Ischemic stroke | Treatment of Pulmonary embolism

In Treatment of Heart attack Actilyse 20mg 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. In Treatment of Ischemic stroke Actilyse 20mg Injection is sometimes called a ?clot-buster? because it dissolves harmful blood clots that cause strokes (if they are in the brain). This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby reducing the damage caused by and the future risk of stroke. It should be given as soon as possible after the onset of stroke. In Treatment of Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Actilyse 20mg Injection prevents this clot formation in your lungs. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion']

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

Actilyse 20mg 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.

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actilyse 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Actilyse 20mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Actilyse 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT - Not relevant, as Actilyse 20mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Actilyse 20mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actilyse 20mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Actilyse 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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