Retavase
Overdosage & Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Because thrombolytic therapy increases the risk of bleeding, Retavase® is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Active internal bleeding
- History of cerebrovascular accident
- Recent intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma (see WARNINGS )
- Intracranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm
- Known bleeding diathesis
- Severe uncontrolled hypertension
Brand Name: Retavase
Generic Name: Reteplase
Generic Name: Reteplase
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