Urokinase works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This allows reperfusion of affected tissue, preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Allergic reaction, Nausea, Vomiting, Decrease in blood pressure, Injection site bleeding
Urokinase is used in the treatment of heart attack and pulmonary embolism.
Urokinase is man-made product developed using a protein that occurs naturally in the kidneys. It is obtained from human neonatal kidney cells grown in tissue culture.