Drug details
Cathflo Activase (alteplase powder for reconstitution for use in central venous access devices)
type of Thrombolytics
Cathflo Activase (alteplase) is a tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) indicated for the restoration of function to central venous access devices as assessed by the ability to withdraw blood.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- easy bruising,
- lightheadedness,
- shortness of breath,
- dizziness,
- severe headache,
- blurred vision,
- swelling,
- sweating,
- weakness,
- chest pain or pressure,
- muscle weakness,
- severe stomach pain,
- rapid weight gain,
- sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body),
- slurred speech,
- problems with vision or balance,
- bloody or tarry stools,
- coughing up blood,
- vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
- any bleeding that will not stop,
- pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder,
- very slow heartbeats,
- general ill feeling,
- anxiety
- bleeding gums,
- nosebleeds,
- sudden headache,
- bleeding from a wound, incision, catheter, or needle injection,
- red or pink urine,
- heavy menstrual periods,
- abnormal vaginal bleeding,
- sudden severe back pain,
- numbness or loss of feeling in your arms or legs,
- little or nor urination,
- darkening or purple discoloration of your fingers or toes,
- pounding in your neck or ears, and