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Tenecteplase

tenecteplase
Brand names: TNKase, TNK tPA
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 50 mg

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CLASS
201220

Additional Information:

Tenecteplase use is restricted to indications for either:

(1) STEMI, or

(2) Acute ischemic stroke as replacement for alteplase with following criteria:

    • Patient has a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke causing a neurological deficit and is 18 years of age or older
    • Time of symptom onset is within 4.5 hours of treatment
    • Recommended dose of 0.25 mg/kg (max dose: 25 mg) as a single bolus
    • No contraindications to thrombolytic therapy are present

Tenecteplase is non-formulary for treatment of pulmonary embolism; alteplase is available on formulary.

 


Last updated: Jan. 11, 2022







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