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Initial hypotension managed with IV fluids and raising the foot of the bed and slowing the infusion
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Action
Indications
Dose
Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Streptokinase (STEMI) 1,500,000 IU within 60 min in 100 ml of
0.9% Saline stat IV Streptokinase (PE with haemodynamic compromise) 250,000 IU over 30 min and then 100,000 IU/hr for 24 hours. Take expert advice. Used in a small minority of patients
stat IV Streptokinase (Large DVT) 250,000 IU/30 min and then 100,000 IU/hr for 72 hours. Take expert advice. Used in a small minority of DVT/PE
stat IV Interactions
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