Abbokinase - Urokinase - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Abbokinase.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medication you may take including.

Warning

• Internal bleeding may be more difficult to control with this medication than with other anticoagulant therapy.
• This medication must be used in a hospital setting.
• It should be started as soon as possible after lung blood clots have been noticed (pulmonary embolism), preferably within 7 days.
• Urokinase should be given within 6 hours of the first symptoms of a heart attack associated with evolving myocardial infarction.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, fever, headache, or nausea may occur shortly after the drug is given by vein (infusion reaction).
• Notify the doctor immediately if any of these effects occur, as the drug infusion may need to be stopped, or medication to treat the reaction may need to be given.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you experience.

Abbokinase Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done frequently while using this medication to monitor its effects and to prevent side effects.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a protein (enzyme) which works to break up and dissolve blood clots which can block arteries.
• It is used in the treatment of very serious blood clots in lung blood vessels (pulmonary embolism).

Read Before Using Abbokinase (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Abbokinase Storage Instructions

• Store powder vial in refrigerator at 36-46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
• Reconstituted solution should be used immediately after reconstituting.
• Discard any unused portion.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection by a health care professional.
• It is important this medication be used as prescribed.
• It is most effective when administered as soon as possible after symptoms appear (for example, within 6 hours of onset of chest pain).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Continued dosing is usually not necessary for this medication.