ACTIVASE vs RETAVASE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACTIVASE and RETAVASE 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	RETAVASE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	RETEPLASE
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Ekr Therap
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Myocardial Infarction, Ventricular Dysfunction

activase retavase

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

RETEPLASE

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Ekr Therap

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction, Ventricular Dysfunction

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Activase and Retavase?

Activase contains Alteplase, while Retavase contains Reteplase — 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.