In a major clinical study several years ago, Genentech was able to prove that benefit for its Activase over Astra AB's streptokinase.
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Rogers then described the sudden relief that resulted when he received a then relatively new procedure ( angioplasty ) and drug ( streptokinase ) for heart attacks.
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Gusto, which stands for Global Utilization of Streptokinase and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries, was the largest heart-attack study ever conducted.
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"Whatever happens, streptokinase is going to be the one that suffers, " as doctors turn to Activase or Reteplase, Saks said.
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Streptokinase costs about $ 2, 000 less than the approximately $ 2, 200 charged by Genentech for infusion treatments of Activase after a heart attack.
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Researchers at ACC will present a study of Texas Biotech's Novastan, also known as argatroban, versus placebo in heart attack patients receiving streptokinase.
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Apart from streptokinase, all thrombolytic drugs are administered together with heparin ( unfractionated or low molecular weight heparin ), usually for 24 to 48 hours.
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For example, Streptokinase produced by the bacterium " Streptococcus " and modified by genetic engineering is used competitively inhibiting the enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol.
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Astra USA Inc ., which sells streptokinase, says it considers an earlier study showing equal effectiveness for t-PA and streptokinase to be more valid.
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Astra USA Inc ., which sells streptokinase, says it considers an earlier study showing equal effectiveness for t-PA and streptokinase to be more valid.
