ACTIVASE vs CATHFLO ACTIVASE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ACTIVASE	CATHFLO ACTIVASE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	ALTEPLASE
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Genentech Inc
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

activase cathflo activase

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Activase or Cathflo Activase?

Activase and Cathflo Activase are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Activase and Cathflo Activase?

Both Activase and Cathflo Activase share the active ingredient Alteplase.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.