Cathflo Activase (alteplase) Powder Vial 2 mg (RX)

Cathflo Activase (alteplase) Powder Vial 2 mg is a medication used for clot busting or thrombolytic therapy. It is primarily used to break up blood clots in blocked catheters that are used for hemodialysis or for the administration of medication. It contains the active ingredient alteplase, which is a naturally occurring enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. It is administered through a intravenous injection into the blocked catheter.

Cathflo Activase (alteplase) is a thrombolytic medication, meaning it works by breaking down blood clots. It works by binding to a substance in the blood called plasminogen, which is inactive in its normal state. Once Cathflo Activase binds to plasminogen, it converts it into its active form, plasmin. Plasmin is an enzyme that breaks down fibrin, the protein that forms clots, thereby dissolving the clot and restoring blood flow. This action is similar to the body's natural clot-dissolving process, but Cathflo Activase is a more potent version that helps break down clots faster.