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Treatment Options
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Thrombolytic Agents
Thrombolytic agents are injected slowly to dissolve dangerous clots rapidly. They are used for the early treatment of ischemic strokes. They are given under close supervision to patients without risk factors for bleeding, in hospitals. However, studies are investigating the effectiveness and safety of these agents when they are injected directly into blood clots. Drugs in the class
Urokinase (Abbokinase)
Alteplase (Activase)
Streptokinase (Streptase)
Reteplase (Retavase)
Tenecteplase (TNKase) |
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