Tnkase

Alternate Name: TNKase

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: Into a vein

Drug Class: Thrombolytic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems, blood clotting problems, heart failure, or heart rhythm problems. This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding problemsBlood clotting problems, including thromboembolism Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Coughing up blood. Fever. Heavy vaginal bleeding. Lightheadedness or fainting. New or unexplained bruising, bleeding, swelling, or pain anywhere in your body. Numbness (loss of feeling), tingling, pain, or darkening of the skin of your toes. Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body. Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.

Food Warnings: This medicine dissolves blood clots in the body, which increases your risk of bleeding problems. Be extra careful to avoid injuries until the effects of the medicine have worn off. Do not get out of bed without help., Make sure your doctor knows if you are using dipyridamole (Persantine®), a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®) or heparin, or pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, Motrin®, Advil®, or Aleve®. There are other medicines that may interact with tenecteplase. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you have used recently., Watch for any bleeding from any skin punctures, such as around your IV or where blood was drawn from your arm. Also, check for blood in your urine or bowel movements. If you have any bleeding or injuries, tell your doctor or nurse right away.