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Overview
RETEFUSE 18GM KIT is a Schedule H drug.RETEFUSE 18GM KIT is composed of: RETEPLASE (18.0 GM)
Reteplase is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This allows reperfusion of affected tissue, preventing tissue death and improving outcomes. Reteplase is used in the treatment of heart attack.
Usage
RETEPLASE is generally used to treat: Heart AttackFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Precautions for RETEFUSE 18GM KIT and its Constituents
Consult your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following: cerebrovascular disease, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding within 10 days, narrowing of the valves on the left side of the heart (mitral stenosis) with fast uncontrolled heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot (septic thrombophlebitis) or occluded arteriovenous cannula at seriously infected site. Do not take reteplase along with heparin. Use of reteplase is not recommended in children. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Common Side-Effects
RETEPLASE : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Abdomen Pain, Intentional Vomiting (purging), Pale Skin, Difficulty Breathing, Easy Bruising, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
RETEPLASE : Hives, Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Cough, Labored Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), WheezingTechnical Classification
RETEPLASE is categorized as: THROMBOLYTICS / COAGULATION MODIFIERSAvailable Alternatives for RETEFUSE 18GM KIT
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| RETEFUSE 18GM KIT | INR 29750 for 1 KIT | RETEPLASE 18.0 GM |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| MIREL 18MG KIT | INR 19500 for 1 KIT | RETEPLASE 18.0 MG |
| RETEFUSE INJ | INR 29750 for 1 INJECTION | RETEPLASE |
| RETELEX KIT 18MG INJ | INR 32700 for 1 INJECTION | RETEPLASE 18.0 MG |
| RETEPLASE | RETEPLASE | |
| VASCIUM 18MG INJ | INR 28333.3 for 1 INJECTION | RETEPLASE 18.0 MG |