Q159 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Zoology

A patient brought to a hospital with myocardial infarction is normally immediately given

A
penicillin
Correct answer
B
streptokinase
C
cyclosporin-A
D
statins

Solution

Streptokinase (SK), a protein secreted by several species of streptococci can bind and activate human plasminogen. It is used as an effective and inexpensive thrombolysis medication in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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