Anistreplase
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Pharmaceutical drug used to treat blood clots
Pharmaceutical compound
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| Trade names | Eminase |
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| Elimination half-life | 90 minutes |
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| Molar mass | approx. 131 kg/mol |
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Anistreplase is a thrombolytic drug. It is also known as anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC). As a thrombolytic drug, it is used to treat blood clots in emergency situations.
Uses
[edit ]Anistreplase is used to treat blood clots in emergency situations such as myocardial infarction.[1] Early treatment gives better outcomes.[1]
History
[edit ]Anistreplase has been developed by Beecham under the brand name Eminase. It is also known as anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC) after its components.[1] [2] [3]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c Rawles J (27 January 1996). "Magnitude of benefit from earlier thrombolytic treatment in acute myocardial infarction: new evidence from Grampian region early anistreplase trial (GREAT)". British Medical Journal . 312 (7025): 212–5. doi:10.1136/bmj.312.7025.212. PMC 2350007 . PMID 8563585.
- ^ Hannaford P, Vincent R, Ferry S, Hirsch S, Kay C (April 1995). "Assessment of the practicality and safety of thrombolysis with anistreplase given by general practitioners". Br J Gen Pract. 45 (393): 175–9. PMC 1239197 . PMID 7612317.
- ^ Rawles J, Light J (October 1993). "Loss of quality adjusted days as a trial endpoint: effect of early thrombolytic treatment in suspected myocardial infarction. Grampion Region Early Anistreplase Trial (GREAT)". J Epidemiol Community Health. 47 (5): 377–381. doi:10.1136/jech.47.5.377. PMC 1059832 . PMID 8289038.
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