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Alteplase Action Pathway
描述
Alteplase is the generic version of the drugs Activase and Actilyse. It is a thrombolytic drug prescribed to treat acute myocardial infarctions and other blood clotting conditions. Alteplase if often used to treat ischaemic stroke within hours of onset. The drug acts by breaking up blood clots. Alteplase binds fibrin in the blood clot to converts plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin is a proteolytic enzyme that causing the degradation of fibrin. A side effect of the drug is bleeding, angioedema, allergic reactions and fever.