Actilyse 20mg Injection
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Product introduction
Actilyse 20mg Injection is a medicine which dissolves the clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). It is known as a thrombolytic or “clot-busting” medicine.
Actilyse 20mg Injection is given directly into a vein by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism are noticed. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to prevent the formation of new blood clots at the same time or after the treatment.
Actilyse 20mg Injection may cause confusion, nausea, and vomiting. It has many serious side effects. The most common and serious side effect of this medicine is bleeding. Treatment with this drug can lead to bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage), extremely low blood pressure (shock), and cardiac arrest (where your heart stops beating). Your treatment may be stopped if any of these happen. Talk to your doctor about the risk of serious side effects before you are given this medicine.
This medicine is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Actilyse 20mg Injection including if you have had a head injury, surgery of your brain or spinal cord, and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.
Actilyse 20mg Injection is given directly into a vein by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism are noticed. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to prevent the formation of new blood clots at the same time or after the treatment.
Actilyse 20mg Injection may cause confusion, nausea, and vomiting. It has many serious side effects. The most common and serious side effect of this medicine is bleeding. Treatment with this drug can lead to bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage), extremely low blood pressure (shock), and cardiac arrest (where your heart stops beating). Your treatment may be stopped if any of these happen. Talk to your doctor about the risk of serious side effects before you are given this medicine.
This medicine is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Actilyse 20mg Injection including if you have had a head injury, surgery of your brain or spinal cord, and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.
Uses of Actilyse Injection
Benefits of Actilyse Injection
In Treatment of Heart attack
Actilyse 20mg Injection dissolves harmful blood clots that cause heart attack (if they are in the heart). They also dissolve clots that form in other blood vessels. This means that blood can again start to flow freely through your body. This medicine will, therefore, reduce both the damage caused by, and the risk of dying from a heart attack. The sooner the injection is given, the greater are the chances of recovery.
In Treatment of Ischemic stroke
Actilyse 20mg Injection is sometimes called a “clot-buster” because it dissolves harmful blood clots that cause strokes (if they are in the brain). This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby reducing the damage caused by and the future risk of stroke. It should be given as soon as possible after the onset of stroke.
In Treatment of Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Actilyse 20mg Injection prevents this clot formation in your lungs. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Actilyse Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Actilyse
- Bleeding
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Confusion
How to use Actilyse Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Actilyse Injection works
Actilyse 20mg Injection is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actilyse 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actilyse 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actilyse 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Actilyse 20mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actilyse 20mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actilyse 20mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actilyse 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It should be given as soon as possible (within 12 hours) after the onset of a heart attack or within 4.5 hours of onset of stroke.
- Let your doctor know immediately if you develop any nosebleeds, gum bleeding, black or tarry stools, or bruising.
- Do not discontinue the medicines started after this injection as it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carboxylic Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Plasminogen Activators- Thrombolytics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Actilyse with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Alteplase may increase the effect of Apixaban.
Do not consume Apixaban with Alteplase. If concurrent use is essential, watch out f
Tranexamic Acid may block the action of Alteplase.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of internal bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may change the treatment
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
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FAQs
How is Actilyse 20mg Injection administered?
Actilyse 20mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Actilyse 20mg Injection.
Is Actilyse 20mg Injection safe?
Actilyse 20mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Can the use of Actilyse 20mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Actilyse 20mg Injection can increase the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
What medicines should I avoid while taking Actilyse 20mg Injection?
Actilyse 20mg Injection can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Actilyse 20mg Injection, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Actilyse 20mg Injection?
Actilyse 20mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Actilyse 20mg Injection. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 45-47.
- Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 382.
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Name: Boehringer Ingelheim
Address: 1102, Hallmark Business Plaza, 11th Floor, Gurunanak Hospital Road, Near Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Country of origin: Germany
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