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T-PA is a clot buster which is a kind of blood and coagulation drug.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

22 year experience in Hair Restoration

Brands

Activase • Cathflo activase

Generic Drug

Alteplase

Side Effects

Serious

Tongue swelling
Swollen tongue
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Retinal vein occlusion
Condition

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A 38-year old male asked:

what is the age limit for being given tpa (alteplase)?

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A 33-year old asked:

What is tpa, (alteplase) and why is it important in stroke?

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A 48-year old asked:

Could you tell me what happens if a person who is not actually having a stroke is given tpa (alteplase)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Why don't stroke patients get TPA (alteplase) therapy?

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A 35-year old asked:

TPa (alteplase) fail & they wait to do surgery until family is located. Too late by then for surgery. ER Dr couldnt do surgery cuz he didnt have informed consent.?

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A 36-year old asked:

What % of ischemic MCA stroke patients benefit from tPA (alteplase)?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Does North Memorial Robbinsdale and /or Maple Grove have a team that can administer tPA (alteplase) to a person suspected of having an ischemic stroke?

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A 23-year old female asked:

In ICU.left sided numbness pain weakness. TPA (alteplase).all tests so far negative. All doctors no clue what's going on. Think stroke not sure. Any ideas?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Stroke & TPA (alteplase) my husband had a stroke in 2007 at the age of 56. His first symptoms although he had a headache/ vomiting, which we thought was a touch of flu, it wasn't until a few hours later that he developed double vision, numbness & loss

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A 38-year old asked:

Is Streptokinase a clot buster?

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A 47-year old asked:

Please explain plasminogen activator.?

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