CATHFLO ACTIVASE vs COUMADIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATHFLO ACTIVASE and COUMADIN 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	CATHFLO ACTIVASE	COUMADIN
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.58 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALTEPLASE	WARFARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	—	Vitamin K Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 40 hours (the label's effective half-life; range 20 to 60 hours)
Treats	Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction	Atrial Fibrillation, Postoperative Complications, Pulmonary Embolism

cathflo activase coumadin

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.58 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALTEPLASE

WARFARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

—

Vitamin K Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 40 hours (the label's effective half-life; range 20 to 60 hours)

Treats

Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction

Atrial Fibrillation, Postoperative Complications, Pulmonary Embolism

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cathflo Activase or Coumadin?

By our independent rating, Coumadin scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Cathflo Activase. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cathflo Activase and Coumadin?

Cathflo Activase contains Alteplase, while Coumadin contains Warfarin 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.