retaplase Health Article

• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing;

• fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;

• feeling like you might pass out;

• weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop);

• darkening or purple discoloration of your fingers or toes;

• blood in your urine;

• black, bloody, or tarry stools;

• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

• bleeding from needle punctures (such as from needles used in blood tests or in giving injection) injections; or

• pale skin, easy bruising, or any bleeding that will not stop.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea;

• vomiting; or

• fever.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect retaplase?

The following drugs can interact with retaplase. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

• aspirin; or

• medication used to prevent blood clots, such as abciximab (ReoPro), dipyridamole (Persantine), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with retaplase. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about retaplase.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.