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Activase

Description:

Activase is a medication used to dissolve blood clots in certain medical conditions. It is commonly known by its generic name, Alteplase. Activase works by activating the body's natural enzyme, plasminogen, which helps break down the clot, restoring blood flow.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb (1st and 3rd person singular present tense: activases; past tense: activased; present participle: activasing)

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Activase refers to the brand name of the drug Alteplase, which is used to treat blood clots. It is often used in medical emergencies such as heart attacks or ischemic strokes.

Example Sentence 1: The doctor administered Activase to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the patient's heart.

Example Sentence 2: Activase is an effective thrombolytic agent recommended for the early treatment of acute ischemic strokes.

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Sense 2 (Verb):

Activase can also be used as a verb, describing the action of using the medication to dissolve a blood clot.

Example Sentence 1: The doctor activases the medication by reconstituting it with the provided sterile water.

Example Sentence 2: He activased Alteplase as soon as he recognized the symptoms of a potentially life-threatening blood clot.

Related Products: Thrombolytic Agents on Amazon