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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.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.