ACTIVASE vs KINLYTIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIVASE and KINLYTIC 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	KINLYTIC
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	UROKINASE
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Microbix Biosystems
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Coronary Thrombosis, Vascular Graft Occlusion, Myocardial Infarction

activase kinlytic

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

UROKINASE

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Microbix Biosystems

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

Coronary Thrombosis, Vascular Graft Occlusion, Myocardial Infarction

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Activase and Kinlytic?

Activase contains Alteplase, while Kinlytic contains Urokinase — 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.