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Chapter-43 Thrombolytics

BOOK TITLE: Nursing Drug Dosages and their Calculations

Author
1. Chattri GL
ISBN
9789386261076
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14225_44
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Metro Multispeciality Hospital and Seth Mannulal Jagannath Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Mahakoshal Hospital, Seth Mannulal Jagannathdas Trust Hospital and Research Centre and Metro Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Thrombolytic, alteplase, streptokinase, urokinase, decreased hematocrit, gastro intestinal, retroperitoneal bleeding

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to discuss the thrombolytics. Alteplase, streptokinase and urokinase are types of the thrombolytics. Decreased hematocrit, urticaria, headache, nausea, hypotension and dyspnea are common side effects of thrombolytics. Gastro intestinal, genitourinary, intracranial and retroperitoneal bleeding, and anaphylaxis are serious side effects of thrombolytics. Dosage, brands and nursing consideration of the alteplase, streptokinase and urokinase are also discussed throughout in the chapter.

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