ACTIVACIN for Injection 6 million [acute myocardial infarction]（アクチバシン注600万［急性心筋梗塞）
Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co.,Ltd
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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse effects (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse effects and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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ACTIVACIN for Injection 6 million [acute myocardial infarction]
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Active ingredient:
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Alteplase(genetical recombination)
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine dissolves thrombus (blood clots) through specific adsorption to thrombus formed in blood vessels.
It is usually used for dissolution of coronary thrombosis (thrombus in surrounding vessel of the heart) in acute myocardial infarction within the first 6 hours of onset.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you are bleeding (intracranial bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary tract bleeding, retroperitoneal bleeding, hemoptysis), at risk of bleeding (history of intracranial bleeding, bleeding diathesis [intracranial tumor, arteriovenous malformation, aneurysm], cerebral infarction within 3 months, intracranial or spinal surgery/injury within 3 months, gastrointestinal bleeding or urinary tract bleeding within 21 days, major surgery within 14 days).If you have hypertension, liver disorder, acute pancreatitis.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is << to be written by a healthcare professional>>
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In general, this medicine is administered intravenously by rapid injection for 1-2 minutes, then the remainder is administered over 1 hour.
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You may undergo coronary angiography to identify the thrombus before receiving this medicine.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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Electrocardiography is performed on a continuous basis during treatment with this medicine.
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Use of this medicine may lead to serious bleeding such as cerebral hemorrhage. Blood pressure measurements and blood tests are thus performed on a frequent basis during and after use of this medicine to detect bleeding as early as possible.
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Use of this drug dissolves thrombus in blood vessels surrounding the heart, restores blood flow and may thereby result in arrhythmia. If symptoms such as vision darkening or chest pain occur, consult with your doctor immediately.
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Possible adverse effects of this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include hematuria, injection site bleeding, gingival bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematoma, cerabral hemorrhage, bleeding tendency, subcutaneous bleeding, and arrhythmia associated with restoration of blood flow following dissolution of thrombus. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse effects indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
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paralysis of unilateral limb, black stool, bloody phlegm[serious bleeding (cerebral hemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, pulmonary hemorrhage, retroperitoneal bleeding)]
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headache, paralysis of unilateral limb, impaired consciousness[hemorrhagic cerebral infarction, cerebral infarction]
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cold sweats, difficult to breathe, hives[shock, anaphylactoid symptoms]
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general malaise, difficult to breathe, shortness of breath[heart rupture, cardiac tamponade]
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dizziness, palpitation, chest pain[serious arrhythmia (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia)]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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Storage conditions and other information
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