NEET2012ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationActual
A patient brought to a hospital with myocardial infarction is normally immediately given
Options
- Apenicillin
- Bstreptokinase
- Ccyclosporin-A
- Dstatins
Correct answer
B. streptokinase
Step-by-step solution
Streptokinase (SK), a protein secreted by several species of streptococci can bind and activate human plasminogen. It is used as an effective and inexpensive thrombolysis medication in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism.