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Streptase
Indicationpulmonary embolism, DVT, occluded lines, arterial thrombus
Actionconverts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades fibrin clots
Therapeutic ClassThrombolytic
Pharmacologic Classplasminogen activators
Nursing Considerations• contraindicated with active bleeding, hypersensitivity, bronchospasm, intracranial hemorrhage, hypotension • begin therapy as soon as possible • monitor vital signs continuously • monitor closely for bleeding • monitor hemodynamics • avoid invasive procedures
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Streptase
Indicationpulmonary embolism, DVT, occluded lines, arterial thrombus
Actionconverts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades fibrin clots
Therapeutic ClassThrombolytic
Pharmacologic Classplasminogen activators
Nursing Considerations• contraindicated with active bleeding, hypersensitivity, bronchospasm, intracranial hemorrhage, hypotension • begin therapy as soon as possible • monitor vital signs continuously • monitor closely for bleeding • monitor hemodynamics • avoid invasive procedures

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