Streptokinase Intravenous, Intracoronary and Zypitamag

• Generic Name: streptokinase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Streptokinase is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used immediately after symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient survival. Streptokinase may also be used to treat blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and in the legs (deep venous thrombosis) .

Streptokinase is also used to dissolve blood clots in tubes (catheters) that are inserted in blood vessels .

Streptokinase is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: pitavastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Livalo, Zypitamag

Zypitamag is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Zypitamag is used to treat high cholesterol in adults. Lowering your cholesterol may help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

Zypitamag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.