Actilyse 50mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Actilyse 50mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Actilyse 50mg Injection

Description:

Actilyse 50mg Injection is a medicine which dissolves the clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). It is known as a thrombolytic or “clot-busting” medicine.

Actilyse 50mg Injection is given directly into a vein by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism are noticed. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to prevent the formation of new blood clots at the same time or after the treatment.

Actilyse 50mg Injection may cause confusion, nausea, and vomiting. It has many serious side effects. The most common and serious side effect of this medicine is bleeding. Treatment with this drug can lead to bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage), extremely low blood pressure (shock), and cardiac arrest (where your heart stops beating). Your treatment may be stopped if any of these happen. Communicate to your doctor about the risk of serious side effects before you are given this medicine.

This medicine is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Actilyse 50mg Injection including if you have had a head injury, surgery of your brain or spinal cord, and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Actilyse

Bleeding
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actilyse 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Actilyse 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actilyse 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Actilyse 50mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actilyse 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actilyse 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Actilyse 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How is Actilyse 50mg Injection administered?

Actilyse 50mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Actilyse 50mg Injection.

Is Actilyse 50mg Injection safe?

Actilyse 50mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Can the use of Actilyse 50mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Affirmative, Actilyse 50mg Injection can increase the risk of bleeding. Forever be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

What medicines should I avoid while taking Actilyse 50mg Injection?

Actilyse 50mg Injection can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Actilyse 50mg Injection, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.

When will I feel better after taking Actilyse 50mg Injection?

Actilyse 50mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Actilyse 50mg Injection. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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