Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Streptase

Descriptions


Streptokinase is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used immediately after symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient survival. This medicine may also be used to treat blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and in the legs (deep venous thrombosis) .

Streptokinase is also used to dissolve blood clots in tubes (catheters) that are inserted in blood vessels .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .