Thrombolytics for STEMI

Overview

Indications

Contraindications

Administration

Alteplase (TPA)

Dosing based on patient weight:

  • 67kg: Infuse 15mg IV over 1-2min; then 50mg over 30min; then 35mg over next 60min (i.e. 100mg over 1.5hr)
  • ≤67kg: Infuse 15mg IV over 1-2min; then 0.75 mg/kg (max 50mg) over 30 min; then 0.5 mg/kg over 60min (max 35 mg)

Tenecteplase (TNKase)

  • Reconstitute 50 mg vial in 10 mL sterile water (5 mg/mL)
  • < 60 kg = 30 mg IV push over 5 seconds
  • 60-69 kg = 35 mg IV push over 5 seconds
  • 70-79 kg = 40 mg IV push over 5 seconds
  • 80-89 kg = 45 mg IV push over 5 seconds
  • > 90 kg = 50 mg IV push over 5 seconds

Complications

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