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Streptase

Indication

pulmonary embolism, DVT, occluded lines, arterial thrombus

Action

converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades fibrin clots

Therapeutic Class

Thrombolytic

Pharmacologic Class

plasminogen 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