Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Tenecteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) produced by recombinant DNA technology using a mammalian cell line (Chinese Hamster Ovary cells). Tenecteplase is a 527-amino acid glycoprotein developed by introducing the following modifications to the complementary DNA (cDNA) for natural human tPA: a substitution of threonine 103 with asparagine, and a substitution of...
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Tenecteplase is a modified form of human tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that binds to fibrin and converts plasminogen to plasmin. In the presence of fibrin, in vitro studies demonstrate that tenecteplase-mediated conversion of plasminogen to plasmin is increased relative to its conversion in the absence of fibrin. This fibrin specificity decreases systemic activation of plasminogen and the resulting degradation of circulating fibrinogen as compared to a molecule lacking this property. The clinical significance of fibrin-specificity on safety (e.g., bleeding) or efficacy has not been established. 12.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TNKase ® is indicated to reduce the risk of death associated with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). TNKase is a tissue plasminogen activator, indicated to reduce the risk of death associated with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ( 1 )
Common Doses
- 10 mL
- 5 mg
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Initiate treatment as soon as possible after the onset of STEMI symptoms. ( 2.1 ) TNKase is for intravenous administration only, administered as a single bolus over 5 seconds. Individualize dosage based on patient's weight. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Initiate treatment as soon as possible after the onset of STEMI symptoms. TNKase is for intravenous (IV) administration only, administered as a single bolus over 5 seconds. Individualize dosage based on the patient's weight (see Table 1 ).
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TNKase is contraindicated in patients with [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : Active internal bleeding History of cerebrovascular accident Intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma within 2 months Intracranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm Known bleeding diathesis Severe uncontrolled hypertension Active internal bleeding ( 4 ) History of cerebrovascular accident ( 4 ) Intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma within 2 months ( 4 ) Intracranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm ( 4 ) Known bleeding diathesis ( 4 ) Severe...
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the label: Bleeding [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] The most common adverse reactions are bleeding and hypersensitivity. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Roche at 1-800-526-6367 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Immunogenicity Four of 625 (0.64%) patients tested for antibody formation to TNKase had a positive antibody titer at 30 days in studies with TNKase.
Interactions
- 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS During TNKase therapy, results of coagulation tests and/or measures of fibrinolytic activity may be unreliable unless specific precautions are taken to prevent in vitro artifacts. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions During TNKase therapy, results of coagulation tests and/or measures of fibrinolytic activity may be unreliable unless specific precautions are taken to prevent in vitro artifacts. Tenecteplase is an enzyme that, when present in blood in pharmacologic concentrations, remains active under in vitro conditions.