Comparing Alteplase vs Cathflo Activase
| Alteplase | Cathflo Activase |
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| Alteplase | Cathflo Activase (alteplase) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ischemic Stroke, IV Catheter Clot, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder. alteplase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for IV Catheter Clot, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder. Cathflo Activase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Alteplase | More about Cathflo Activase (alteplase) | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Alteplase has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: alteplase side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cathflo Activase side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Cathflo Activase prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Activase, Cathflo Activase | Other alteplase brands include: Activase | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2 hours |
2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 148 drugs are known to interact with alteplase:
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A total of 148 drugs are known to interact with Cathflo Activase:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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