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FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TNKase for treating acute ischemic stroke in adults.
TNKase is given as a single five-second intravenous bolus, which is faster than the current standard treatment, Activase .
Genentech's new 25-mg vial of TNKase will be available in the coming months, following the approval.
Approval was based on a study showing TNKase's efficacy and safety were comparable to Activase.

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FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TNKase (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke in adults.

28 days ago·Pennsylvania, United States

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FDA approves clot-dissolving agent for treatment of acute ischemic stroke

TNKase — tenecteplase — is the first FDA-approved stroke medicine in nearly 30 years, offering a faster, simpler five-second IV bolus administration

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