💊 Alteplase

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in Section PRECAUTIONS of the label: Bleeding Hypersensitivity In the clinical trials, the most serious adverse events reported after treatment were sepsis (see PRECAUTIONS, Infections ), gastrointestinal bleeding, and venous thrombosis. Pregnancy (label summary): There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Cathflo Activase should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers It is not known whether Cathflo Activase is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Cathflo Activase is administered to a nursing woman. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines.