Pharmaceutical Information |
Drug Name |
Urokinase |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02320 |
Description |
Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and isoleucine 159 to yield active urokinase.[A191943] Urokinase remains connected between these 2 chains by a sulfhydryl bond.[A191943]
Urokinase was granted FDA approval on 16 January 1978.[L12138] |
Indications and Usage |
In Canada, urokinase is indicated for lysis of acute massive pulmonary emboli, acute thrombi obstructing coronary arteries, occlusive thromboemboli in peripheral arteries and grafts, and restoration of patency to intravenous catheters.[L12141] |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational; withdrawn |
ATC Code |
B01AD04 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00013
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KEGG ID |
D03341
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MeSH ID |
D014568
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PubChem ID |
Not Available
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TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
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NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
83G67E21XI
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Synonyms |
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator | Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator | Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase-Type | U-Plasminogen Activator | U Plasminogen Activator | U-PA | Urinary Plasminogen Activator | Urokinase | Renokinase | Abbokinase | Kidney Plasminogen Activator | Single-Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator | Single Chain Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator |
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Chemical Information |
Molecular Formula |
Not Available |
CAS Registry Number |
9039-53-6 |
SMILES |
Not Available |
Chemical Structure |
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ADRs Induced by Drug |
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Embolism | 24.01.01.009 | - | - | |
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