Urokinase Pharmacology

Urokinase

About Urokinase
A protease enzyme, a plasminogen activator, A thrombolytic agent.
Mechanism of Action of Urokinase
It exerts it`s fibrinolytic action by activating natural fibrinolytic system. It causes lysis of thrombus or clot and thus recanalyses occluded blood vessels such as coronary artery. It directly activates plasminogen to active plasmin (fibrinolysin). Plasmin converts insoluble fibrin to soluble fibrin fragments.
Pharmacokinets of Urokinase
Absorption: Administered intravenously.
Metabolism: Metabolized in liver.
Excretion: It is rapidly cleared from the circulation and small amount is excreted through urine and bile.
Onset of Action for Urokinase
Rapid
Duration of Action for Urokinase
4 hours
Half Life of Urokinase
10 to 15 minutes
Side Effects of Urokinase
1. Haemorrhage
2. Allergic reactions
3. Fever
4. Arrhythmias
5. Hypotension or hypertension
6. Bronchospasm
7. Angioedema
8. Anaphylaxis
9. Urticaria
10. Pruritus
11. Flushing

Contra-indications of Urokinase
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Bleeding disorders
3. Ulcerative wounds
4. In sub acute bacterial endocarditis
5. Severe hypertension
6. Increased capillary permeability
7. Possible internal injuries
8. Cerebrovascular haemorrhage
9. Surgery within 10days
10. 10days postpartum
11. Lumbar puncture
12. Renal impairment
13. Hepatic impairment


Special Precautions while taking Urokinase
1. Renal diseases
2. Liver diseases

Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Urokinase
1. Acute myocardial infarction
2. Pulmonary embolism
3. Venous thrombosis
4. Arterial Thromboembolic disorders
Interactions for Urokinase
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents: Carefully monitor since they may cause bleeding complications.
Typical Dosage for Urokinase
Pulmonary embolism: 4400 IU/kg I.V. over 10minutes followed by 4400 IU/kg every hour for 12 hours
Coronary artery thrombosis: 6000 IU/minute intra arterially in to the coronary artery until maximum opening of artery or up to 2 hours of an average total dose of 500000 IU.
Acute myocardial infarction: 2 million IU as I.V. bolus. Alternatively 6000 to 10000 IU/minute intra arterially in to the coronary artery; until maximum opening of artery or up to 2 hours.

Schedule of Urokinase
C
Storage Requirements for Urokinase
Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Urokinase
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Urokinase
Discontinue the drug during over dosage and restart during stoppage of haemorrhage.

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