.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.B_BloodAndBloodFormingOrgans.B01A_AntithromboticAgents.B01AD02_Alteplase.Alteplase .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.B_BloodAndBloodFormingOrgans.B01A_AntithromboticAgents.B01AD02_Alteplase.Alteplase| name: | Alteplase |
| ATC code: | B01AD02 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Alteplase is a recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) used for thrombolytic therapy. It is mainly indicated for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism and is approved for use in many countries today.
Pharmacokinetics reported in adult healthy volunteers and patients, typically following intravenous bolus or infusion administration.
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