About tenecteplase u
Fibrinolytic (thrombolytic) medicine
Used for
- Urgent treatment of certain heart attacks caused by blocked coronary arteries
Usual adult dose
For heart attack: one intravenous dose based on body weight, given by trained clinicians.
Common side effects
- Bleeding, including serious internal bleeding
- Bruising
- Nausea
- Irregular heartbeat after treatment
Important warnings
- Can cause severe or fatal bleeding, including brain bleeding.
- Avoid or use extreme caution with recent bleeding, stroke, surgery, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Not used for every heart attack; eligibility and timing are critical.
- Give only in a hospital or emergency setting with bleeding precautions.
Pregnancy
Use only when the potential benefit justifies fetal risks; pregnancy-related bleeding is possible.
Breastfeeding
There is limited information; clinicians weigh the urgency of treatment against uncertain breastfeeding risks.
Interactions
- Blood thinners, such as warfarin or heparin, increase bleeding risk.
- Antiplatelet medicines, such as aspirin or clopidogrel, increase bleeding risk.
- Other medicines that prevent clotting can increase bleeding risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.