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Medicines alteplaseQuestion & answer

alteplase · Medicine question

How common is nausea as a side effect of alteplase?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Nausea is a rare side effect of Actilyse (alteplase), occurring in at least 1 in 10,000 but fewer than 1 in 1,000 patients.

Sources for this answer

ActilyseBoehringer Ingelheim Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 28Document updated 8 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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