Tenepact 30mg Injection
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Tenecteplase (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tenepact 30mg Injection is a thrombolytic agent used to treat heart attacks by dissolving blood clots in the blood vessels of the heart.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Tenepact 30mg Injection is an injectable drug given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment. The most common side effect of this medicine is bleeding. It may cause injection site bleeding, nosebleeds, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding. While on treatment with this medicine, you should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects. This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Tenepact 30mg Injection including if you’ve had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Tenepact 30mg Injection is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Quick Tips
Tenepact 30mg Injection is used to treat myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) as soon as possible (usually within 12 hours) after the onset of symptoms It is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor It may increase your risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice bleeding at the injection site, nose bleed, and blood in urine Continue with your diet and exercise along with previously prescribed medications for heart attack
