ACTIVASE vs LOVENOX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIVASE and LOVENOX 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	LOVENOX
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$8.46 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	ENOXAPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

activase lovenox

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$8.46 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

ENOXAPARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Boxed warning

None

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 Lovenox?

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

What is the difference between Activase and Lovenox?

Activase contains Alteplase, while Lovenox contains Enoxaparin 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.