Streptokinase Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Streptokinase, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Streptokinase brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Streptokinase Pronunciation : strep-toe-KYE-nase ICD Code : Y43.6 Therapeutic Classification : EnzymesBrand Names or Trade Names of Streptokinase
India :
Streptokinase (15 Lacs iu) |
Kabikinase |
Streptase (25000IU) |
Kabikinase (15 lac iu) |
Streptase |
Icikinase (15 lac iu) |
Streptoken |
Prokinase 0.75 |
Myokinase |
Fibrokinase
International :
Streptase
Overview of Streptokinase
Note: This brand is not available in US market.Why is Streptokinase Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an enzyme, prescribed for heart attack, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. It breaks up and dissolves blood clots that can block arteries.When should Streptokinase not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure, recent stroke, brain tumor, peptic ulcer, intestinal ulcer, inflammation of pancreas, blood clot defects due to liver or kidney disease, recent surgery, childbirth, trauma, active internal bleeding, during pregnancy and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Streptokinase?
IV- Acute MI- 1.5 million units as a single dose immediately after onset of symptoms.Pulmonary thromboembolism; Arteriovenous occlusions Loading dose: 250,000 units via infusion. Maintenance: 100,000 u/hour for 24-72 hour depending on the condition treated.
How should Streptokinase be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Streptokinase?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of vision problems due to diabetes, bleeding disorders, high blood pressure, infection in heart valves, recent biopsy or surgery, recent injury, any allergy and elderly.What are the side effects of Streptokinase?
Most Common- Bleeding.Allergic Reactions- Fever, shivering, difficulty in breathing, asthma, rash, hives, itching, flushing, nausea and headache.
Respiratory- Respiratory depression.
