Tissue plasminogen activator variant uses
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1. A method for restoring function in a dysfunctional hemodialysis catheter indwelling in a mammal, which catheter has a blood flow rate (BFR) of less than 300 mL/minute, which method comprises administering tenecteplase in a total dose of about 2 to 4 mg locally into all catheter lumens and allowing the tenecteplase to dwell in the catheter for from about one hour to about 72 hours, such that the BFR of the catheter is equal to or greater than 300 mL/minute, wherein the catheter is not an implantable port.
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A method is disclosed for using tenecteplase to restore function in dysfunctional hemodialysis catheters, which have a blood flow rate of less than 300 mL/minute. Kits are also provided with instructions to direct the user to administer tenecteplase in a total dose of about 3 to 4 mg locally into all catheter lumens and allow the tenecteplase to dwell in the catheter for from about one hour to about 72 hours.
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- 1. A method for restoring function in a dysfunctional hemodialysis catheter indwelling in a mammal, which catheter has a blood flow rate (BFR) of less than 300 mL/minute, which method comprises administering tenecteplase in a total dose of about 2 to 4 mg locally into all catheter lumens and allowing the tenecteplase to dwell in the catheter for from about one hour to about 72 hours, such that the BFR of the catheter is equal to or greater than 300 mL/minute, wherein the catheter is not an implantable port.
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