Pulmonary Embolism Medications
Definition of Pulmonary Embolism: A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery, usually due to a blood clot that traveled to the lung from the leg. A clot that forms in one part of the body and travels in the bloodstream to another part of the body is called an embolus.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Pulmonary Embolism
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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| fondaparinux systemic (Pro, More...) class: factor Xa inhibitors | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 10 | |
| streptokinase systemic (More...) class: thrombolytics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.0 | |
| urokinase systemic (Pro, More...) class: thrombolytics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| heparin systemic (Pro, More...) class: heparins | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| alteplase systemic (Pro, More...) class: thrombolytics | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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Topics under Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism, First Event (2 drugs)
- Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event (2 drugs)
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