Reteplase Flashcards
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What class does reteplase belong to?

  • Thrombolytic (correct)
  • Anticoagulant
  • Antiplatelet
  • NSAID

    • What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of reteplase?

    Prepared through recombinant DNA technology, reteplase acts by cleaving plasminogen to form plasmin, which degrades the fibrin matrix of thrombi.

    What are the uses of reteplase?

  • Antibiotic therapy
  • MI symptoms, DVT, occluded catheters (correct)
  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Pain relief

    • Reteplase should be reconstituted immediately prior to use.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about reteplase administration alerts?

    <p>Do not shake the mixture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some adverse effects of reteplase?

    <p>Abnormal bleeding, dysrhythmia may occur during myocardial reperfusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reteplase affect lab tests?

    <p>Degrades plasminogen in blood samples, thus decreasing serum plasminogen and fibrinogen levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for reteplase overdose?

    <p>There is no treatment for overdose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reteplase Overview

    • Reteplase is classified as a thrombolytic agent, utilized primarily to dissolve blood clots.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Produced via recombinant DNA technology, reteplase cleaves plasminogen to generate plasmin.
    • Plasmin effectively breaks down the fibrin matrix within thrombi, aiding in clot resolution.

    Indications for Use

    • Administered for symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI).
    • Effective in treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
    • Can be used to clear occluded catheters.

    Administration Considerations

    • Must be reconstituted right before administration with the manufacturer’s specified diluent; swirl gently to mix, avoiding shaking.
    • Reteplase must not be co-administered with heparin due to incompatibility.
    • No other medications should be infused through the same intravenous line.

    Adverse Effects

    • Main side effect is abnormal bleeding.
    • Patients may experience dysrhythmias during the process of myocardial reperfusion.

    Laboratory Interactions

    • Reteplase degrades plasminogen in blood samples, leading to lower levels of serum plasminogen and fibrinogen.

    Overdose Information

    • There is no established treatment protocol for reteplase overdose.

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