Reteplase, Recombinant (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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bleeding at injection site
• Bleeding from the bladder, blood in urine
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Severe stomach pain
• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

• Pale skin
• Troubled breathing with exertion
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Cough
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives
• Itching
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sweating
• Tightness in chest
• Wheezing

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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