Tenecteplase (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bleeding or bruising of any kind, especially around the place of injection
• Collection of blood under skin

• Abdominal or stomach pain or swelling
• Back pain or backaches
• Blood in throat
• Blood in urine
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Constipation
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast, slow or irregular breathing
• Fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
• Headaches
• Hives
• Nosebleeds
• Shortness of breath and/or wheezing
• Skin rash, hives or itching
• Swelling of eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Tightness in chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Bloody nose
• Unexplained nosebleeds

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