Streptokinase is an oral anti-thrombolytic drug used to treat various diseases such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in adults, for example, because it accelerates and facilitates the destruction of clots that block the blood vessels.
Streptokinase is marketed by the CSL Behring laboratory and known commercially as Streptase.
Indications for Streptokinase
Streptokinase is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, embolism, acute myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive arterial disease, arterial thrombosis, and occlusion of the retinal vein or central artery of the eye.
Streptokinase Price
The price of streptokinase ranges from 181 to 996 reais, according to the dose.
Mode of use of streptokinase
Streptokinase should be given by the vein or artery and the dose should be indicated by the doctor as it varies according to the disease being treated.
Side Effects of Streptokinase
The major side effects of streptokinase include severe spontaneous bleeding, cerebral haemorrhage, redness and itching of the skin, fever, chills, low blood pressure and increased heartbeat.
Contraindications of Streptokinase
Streptokinase is contraindicated in children less than 18 years of age and in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, and its use in pregnancy or breast-feeding should only be done under medical supervision.
In addition, streptokinase should also not be taken by patients with internal bleeding, reduced blood clotting, recent stroke, cranial surgery, skull tumor, recent head trauma, tumor at risk of bleeding, hypertension above 200/100 mmHg, malformation in arteries or veins, aneurysm, pancreatitis, placement of a prosthesis into a vein, treatment with oral anticoagulants, severe liver or kidney problems, endocarditis, pericarditis, tendency to bleed or recent major surgeries.
