Answer
It is a thrombolytic rather than a conventional anticoagulant. It breaks down fibrin within an existing clot, while anticoagulants mainly reduce further clot formation.
Sources for this answer
- Metalyse 10,000 units — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Metalyse 5 000 units (25 mg) powder for solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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