Cathflo Activase Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

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- CATHFLO ACTIVASE
- QTY 2
- 2 MG
- VIAL
- Near The Woodlands, Texas 77381

ALTEPLASE (al tuh PLAYS) is used to help your central line work properly again. A central line is a thin flexible tube placed into a large blood vessel. It is used to give medications or fluids and draw blood. This medication works by breaking down blood clots that may be blocking the flow of medications, fluids, or blood through the line.

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ALTEPLASE (al tuh PLAYS) is used to help your central line work properly again. A central line is a thin flexible tube placed into a large blood vessel. It is used to give medications or fluids and draw blood. This medication works by breaking down blood clots that may be blocking the flow of medications, fluids, or blood through the line.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is placed into your central line. It is left in the line to help clear the blockage. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.