Substance / Medication

Urokinase

Overview

Active Ingredient
urokinase
RxNorm CUI
11055

Indications

Kinlytic™ is indicated in adults: The diagnosis should be confirmed by objective means, such as pulmonary angiography or non-invasive procedures such as lung scanning. For the lysis of acute massive pulmonary emboli, defined as obstruction of blood flow to a lobe or multiple segments. For the lysis of pulmonary emboli accompanied by unstable hemodynamics, i.e., failure to maintain blood pressure without supportive measures.

Labeler: ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: 2007-06-08T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

WARNINGS ADVERSE REACTIONS The use of Kinlytic™ is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the product (seeand). WARNINGS Because thrombolytic therapy increases the risk of bleeding, Kinlytic™ is contraindicated in the situations listed below (see). Active inter

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Prourokinase for acute ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Alla Deekshitha, Ramsundar Rakshna, Boppana Gitanjali et al. · Medicine (Baltimore) · 2025
PMID: 41054163Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Recombinant human pro-urokinase vs. alteplase within 4.5 hours of acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Hashmi Tallal Mushtaq, Shafiq Aimen, Zia Rohma et al. · J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · 2025
PMID: 40623511Meta-Analysis
Intravenous recombinant human prourokinase for acute ischemic stroke: a network meta-analysis.
Fernandes João V, Ramos João V, Holanda Maurus M · Minerva Med · 2025
PMID: 41002289Meta-Analysis
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and perioperative complications: a systematic review.
Gungor Ata B, Pennathur Prateek, Guran Hamza S et al. · BMC Anesthesiol · 2025
PMID: 41233776Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Safety and efficacy of 35mg of intravenous recombinant human prourokinase for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fernandes João Vitor Andrade, de Oliveira Ramos João Victor, de Almeida Holanda Maurus Marques · Neurol Res · 2025
PMID: 40217462Meta-Analysis
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) as a prognostic marker in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review.
Lobato-Martínez E, Sanchez-Martinez R, de-Miguel Balsa E et al. · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · 2024
PMID: 38305628Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of urokinase in maintaining patency of hemodialysis catheters: A meta-analysis.
Deng Jiaxiu, Luo Weixiang, Zhang Weiwei et al. · Clin Nephrol · 2024
PMID: 38994593Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Urokinase (substance)
SNOMED CT
59082006
UMLS CUI
C0042071
RxNorm CUI
11055
Labeler
ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 11 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
3
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.