Uronase500000IU/10ml

• Heart attack • Pulmonary embolism

Adult Dose: Intravenous Deep vein thrombosis Adult: Initially, 4400 units/kg dissolved in 15 ml of sodium chloride 0.9%, infused IV over 10 minutes followed by 4400 units/kg/hr for 12-24 hr. Parenteral Acute myocardial infarction Adult: 6000 units/min infused into the coronary artery for 2 hr preceded by IV heparin. Alternatively, 2-3 million units IV is given over 45-90 min. Intravenous Peripheral arterial thromboembolism Adult: As solution containing 2000 units/ml: Infuse into the clot via a catheter at a rate of 4000 units/minute for 2 hr. Monitor response using angiography. If clot is not removed, advance the catheter into the occluded vessel and continue infusion at the same rate for another 2 hr. May repeat procedure, if needed, up to 4 times. Once blood flow is re-established, partially withdraw the catheter and continue infusing at 1000 units/minute until the remaining clot has lysed. Pulmonary embolism Adult: Initially, 4400 units/kg dissolved in 15 ml sodium chloride 0.9%, infused over 10 min followed by 4400 units/kg/hr for 12 hr. Alternatively, 15000 units/kg as bolus Inj into the pulmonary artery; may repeat inj, adjust dose according to plasma fibrinogen concentrations up to 3 times in 24 hr. Injection Clearance of occluded catheters and shunts Adult: 5000 - 25000 units in 2 ml sodium chloride 0.9% instilled into affected IV catheter or shunt and clamped for up to 4 hr. Aspirate the lysate and repeat the procedure if needed. Alternatively, infuse a solution containing 5000 units of urokinase in 200 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% into the device over 30 minutes. Irrigation Break down of clots in hyphaema Adult: To prepare the solution: Dissolve 5000 units in 2 ml of sterile distilled water. Irrigate the anterior chamber slowly with 0.3 ml of the solution; leave solution in situ for 3 minutes and then wash out with saline. Repeat procedure 5 times. If residual clot is still present at the end of the treatment, leave 0.3 ml of the solution in the anterior chamber for 24-48 hr.

Common: • Allergic reaction • Nausea • Vomiting • Injection site bleeding

[NOT RELEVANT] Not relevant, as Urokinase is intended for use in hospitalised patients. It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.