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Medicines urokinaseQuestion & answer

urokinase · Medicine question

Can urokinase infusions cause fever and shaking chills?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, fever and shaking chills (rigors) have been reported as reactions to urokinase infusions.

Sources for this answer

Syner-KINASE 10,000 IU, 25,000 IU, 100,000 IU, 250,000 IU, 500,000 IU.Syner-Medica Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 9Document updated 29 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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