ACTIVASE vs FRAGMIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIVASE and FRAGMIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACTIVASE	FRAGMIN
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	DALTEPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

activase fragmin

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

DALTEPARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Activase or Fragmin?

By our independent rating, Activase scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Fragmin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Activase and Fragmin?

Activase contains Alteplase, while Fragmin contains Dalteparin Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

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.