Names and pronunciation
(re′ta-plase) Retavase, Retavase Half-Kit
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Drug reference
(re′ta-plase) Retavase, Retavase Half-Kit
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Func. class.: Thrombolytic, tissue plasminogen
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USES: Acute ST-elevation MI to reduce death/HF
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, active internal bleeding; recent stroke; intracranial/intraspinal surgery, serious head trauma, neoplasm, AV malformations, aneurysm severe uncontrolled hypertension, suspected aortic dissection, brain injury
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Acute ST-elevation MI • Adult: IV 10 units over 2 min, then a second dose after 30 min
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Available forms: Injection 10.4 units/vial
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• Adult: IV 10 units over 2 min, then a second dose after 30 min
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