Cathflo Activase Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for IV Catheter Clot, Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder. Cathflo Activase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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. |
Heparin reduces the ability of the blood to clot and is used to treat or prevent blood clots. Heparin is given by injection and excessive bleeding is its main side effect. Laboratory monitoring... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Cathflo Activase side effects document. |
See the full alteplase side effects document. |
See the full heparin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Cathflo Activase prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all heparin prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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N/A |
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Brand Names |
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| Other alteplase brands include: Activase | Activase, Cathflo Activase | Heparin Sodium | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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 |
3 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. |
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. |
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 Cathflo Activase:
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A total of 148 drugs are known to interact with alteplase:
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A total of 217 drugs are known to interact with heparin:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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