anistreplase (APSAC, Eminase)

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Introduction

Tradename: APSAC, Eminase.

Anisoylated plasminogen-streptokinase complex. Requires spontaneous deacylation prior to activation of plasminogen by the streptokinase.

Dosage

30 units IV over 2-5 minutes

More general terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review, 1998-99, Prakash UBS (ed) Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998, pg 95