Anistreplase (Eminase) (Last Updated - 4/6/2005)
-streptokinase/plasminogen-complex
-fibrin (Ia)-specific
-Uses:
1) Acute MI --> coronary theombolysis
-Dosing:
-30 units (bolus injection)
-Side Effex:
-marked systemic fibrinolysis (despite its fibrin (IA)-specificity)
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References:
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacologic Basis Of Therapeutics - 10th Edition - 2001. Chapter 55.