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• What is tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• What are the possible side effects of tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• What is the most important information I should know about tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before I receive tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• How is tenecteplase given (Tnkase)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Tnkase)?
• What happens if I overdose (Tnkase)?
• What should I after receiving tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• What other drugs will affect tenecteplase (Tnkase)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Tnkase)?

Tenecteplase is usually given as a single dose, so you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose (Tnkase)?

Since tenecteplase is given by a healthcare professional, you are not likely to receive an overdose. Symptoms of a tenecteplase overdose are not known.

What should I after receiving tenecteplase (Tnkase)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity after you receive tenecteplase.

What other drugs will affect tenecteplase (Tnkase)?

Tell your doctor about all other medications you have recently used or received, especially:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• abciximab (ReoPro);
• alteplase (Activase);
• anistreplase (Eminase);
• dipyridamole (Persantine);
• eptifibatide (Integrilin);
• heparin;
• streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase);
• tirofiban (Aggrastat); or
• urokinase (Abbokinase).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with tenecteplase. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about tenecteplase.

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