Comparing Alteplase vs Cathflo Activase
| Alteplase | Cathflo Activase (alteplase) |
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| Alteplase | Cathflo Activase (alteplase) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for IV Catheter Clot, Ischemic Stroke, 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. |
Related suggestions Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
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| More about Alteplase | More about Cathflo Activase (alteplase) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Alteplase has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cathflo Activase 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. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Alteplase side effects |
View all Cathflo Activase side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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 Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Activase, Cathflo Activase | Other alteplase brands include: Activase | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2 hours |
2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 157 drugs are known to interact with Alteplase:
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A total of 157 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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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