Actilyse 20mg Injection is a medicine which dissolves the clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). It is known as a thrombolytic or “clot-busting” medicine. Actilyse 20mg Injection is given directly into a vein by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism are noticed. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to prevent the formation of new blood clots at the same time or after the treatment. Actilyse 20mg Injection may cause confusion, nausea, and vomiting. It has many serious side effects. The most common and serious side effect of this medicine is bleeding. Treatment with this drug can lead to bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage), extremely low blood pressure (shock), and cardiac arrest (where your heart stops beating). Your treatment may be stopped if any of these happen. Talk to your doctor about the risk of serious side effects before you are given this medicine. This medicine is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Actilyse 20mg Injection including if you have had a head injury, surgery of 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.

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• Vomiting
• Confusion

• Q. Q. How is Actilyse 20mg Injection administered??
  Ans: Actilyse 20mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Actilyse 20mg Injection.
• Q. Q. Is Actilyse 20mg Injection safe??
  Ans: Actilyse 20mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Actilyse 20mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding??
  Ans: Yes, Actilyse 20mg Injection can increase the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
• Q. Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Actilyse 20mg Injection??
  Ans: Actilyse 20mg Injection can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Actilyse 20mg Injection, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.
• Q. Q. When will I feel better after taking Actilyse 20mg Injection??
  Ans: Actilyse 20mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Actilyse 20mg Injection. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.

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