Tenecteplase (TNKase, TNK, TNK-tPA, and, TNK-tissue plasminogen activator)

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Tenecteplase (Systemic)

Brand Names : TNKase, TNK, TNK-tPA, and, TNK-tissue plasminogen activator

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Tenecteplase ((TEN-neck-te-place)) is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels of the heart and seriously lessen the flow of blood in the heart. This medicine is used to improve survival after a heart attack.

Tenecteplase is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor, it is available in the following dosage forms:

Parenteral

Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

TNKase

Other commonly used names are

TNKTNK-tPA, andTNK-tissue plasminogen activator

† Not commercially available in Canada.

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Tenecteplase (Systemic)

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