Actilyse 20 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack. The alternative uses of Actilyse 20 mg Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Actilyse 20 mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Actilyse 20 mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Actilyse 20 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Actilyse 20 mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Actilyse 20 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Actilyse 20 mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Trauma, Arteriovenous Malformation must refrain from the use of Actilyse 20 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Actilyse 20 mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Actilyse 20 mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Actilyse 20 mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Actilyse 20 mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actilyse 20 mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Actilyse 20 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Actilyse for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Actilyse 20 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Actilyse for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Actilyse 20 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Actilyse. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Actilyse 20 mg Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Actilyse rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Actilyse 20 mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Actilyse rarely affect the heart.
Actilyse 20 mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actilyse 20 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actilyse 20 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Actilyse 20 mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Actilyse 20 mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Actilyse 20 mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Actilyse 20 mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Actilyse 20 mg Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Actilyse 20 mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actilyse 20 mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Actilyse 20 mg Injection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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