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HomeConditions & TreatmentsTreatmentsTissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) for Stroke Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) for Stroke Information Conditions Centers

Ischemic stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. Thrombolytic therapy (tissue plasminogen activator: tPA) is a strong clot-busting medication, given intravenously, that dissolve the blood clot and reconstitute the blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the only medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acute treatment of ischemic stroke. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is most effective when given within the first 4.5 hours from the stroke onset.

Alternative treatment

Other thrombolytic agents (clot busters) including reteplase, urokinase, anistreplase, and staphylokinase have not been tested extensively. Studies of streptokinase were terminated prematurely due to high rates of bleeding. Therefore, this agent shall not be used. Created When: December 04, 2020 Last modify: April 16, 2025 Bumrungrad Hospital

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