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Activase is a clot buster which is a kind of blood and coagulation drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

TPA • Cathflo activase

Generic Drug

Alteplase

Side Effects

Serious

Swollen tongue
Rectal bleeding
Tongue swelling

Treats

Heart attack
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Blood clot in lung
Condition
Stroke in the brain
Condition
Deep venous thrombosis
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Embolus
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