Dose of Reteplase for management of acute MI is: (A) 5 IU, (B) 10 IU, (C) 15 IU, (D) 50 IU
Answer is B. Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 758 The recommended dose for Reteplase in acute MI is 10 UNIT bolis given over 2 minutes . It is recommended to repeat the second 10 unit dose after 30 minutes . Two bolus doses given 30 minutes apa are recommended.