Drug reference
urokinase
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Fibrinolytics)
Mechanism of action
Urokinase is a serine protease. It cleaves plasminogen to form the active fibrinolytic protease, plasmin. Urokinase is delivered intravenously, so the bioavailability is high.
Common side effects
- Stroke
- Haemorrhage
- Epistaxis
- Thromboembolism
- Cholesterol embolism
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is urokinase?
urokinase belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does urokinase work?
Urokinase is a serine protease. It cleaves plasminogen to form the active fibrinolytic protease, plasmin. Urokinase is delivered intravenously, so the bioavailability is high.
What are the common side effects of urokinase?
Stroke, Haemorrhage, Epistaxis, Thromboembolism, Cholesterol embolism
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