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Activase

Activase is a thrombolytic (THROM-bo-LIT-ik) drug, sometimes called a "clot-busting" drug. It helps your body produce a substance that dissolves unwanted blood clots. Activase is used to treat a stroke caused by a blood clot or other obstruction in a blood vessel. This medicine is also used to prevent...

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Activase Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Activase is indicated for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Exclude intracranial hemorrhage as the primary cause of stroke signs and symptoms prior to initiation of treatment [see Contraindications (4.1)]. Initiate treatment as soon as possible but within 3 hours after symptom onset. Activase is...

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Activase Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Activase Dosage Acute Ischemic Stroke Administer Activase as soon as possible but within 3 hours after onset of symptoms. The recommended dose is 0.9 mg/kg (not to exceed 90 mg total dose), with 10% of the total dose administered as an initial intravenous bolus over 1 minute and the remainder...

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Cathflo Activase Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Cathflo Activase Dosage Cathflo ® Activase ® (Alteplase) is for instillation into the dysfunctional catheter at a concentration of 1 mg/mL. • Patients weighing ≥30 kg: 2 mg in 2 mL • Patients weighing <30 kg: 110% of the internal lumen volume of the catheter, not to exceed 2...

Activase Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Activase Interactions There are 158 drugs known to interact with Activase (alteplase), along with 1 disease interaction, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 66 are major, 87 are moderate, and 5 are minor. Does Activase interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Cathflo Activase Interactions

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Cathflo Activase Interactions There are 158 drugs known to interact with Cathflo Activase (alteplase), along with 1 disease interaction, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 66 are major, 87 are moderate, and 5 are minor. Does Cathflo Activase interact with my other drugs...

Activase Advanced Patient Information Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Activase (Intravenous) Play pronunciation Uses Before taking Dosage Warnings Side effects Brand names FAQ Uses for Activase Alteplase injection is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used immediately after symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient...

Cathflo Activase Uses, Side Effects & Warnings Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Cathflo Activase Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 2, 2025. Written by Cerner Multum . Uses Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions FAQ What is Cathflo Activase? Cathflo Activase is a thrombolytic (THROM-bo-LIT-ik) drug, sometimes called a "clot-busting" drug. It helps your...

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Activase Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Activase Side Effects Serious side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Activase Side Effects associated with alteplase . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Activase . Applies to alteplase: intravenous...

Cathflo Activase Advanced Patient Information Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Cathflo Activase (Intravenous) Uses Before taking Dosage Warnings Side effects Brand names FAQ Uses for Cathflo Activase Alteplase injection is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used immediately after symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient...

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