Streptokinase

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What are you taking Streptokinase for?

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  • Other
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Venous Thrombosis

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  • A month or so
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  • A year or so
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Uses of Streptokinase

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Streptokinase is used in the treatment of:

  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Venous Thrombosis

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Streptokinase Brand Names

Streptokinase may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Streptokinase Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • APIXABAN/STREPTOKINASE
  • BIVALIRUDIN/STREPTOKINASE
  • DABIGATRAN/STREPTOKINASE
  • RIVAROXABAN/STREPTOKINASE

This is not a complete list of Streptokinasedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Streptokinase and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Streptokinase falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Streptokinase should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Streptokinase should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Streptokinase Dosage

Take streptokinase exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Streptokinase dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Streptokinase is available in the following doses:

  • Streptokinase 1500000 Intl Units Injectable Powder For Injection
  • Streptokinase 250000 Intl Units Injectable Powder For Injection
  • Streptokinase 750000 Intl Units Injectable Powder For Injection

Forms of Medication

Streptokinase is available in the following forms:

  • Injectable Solution
  • Topical Solution
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