Activase (alteplase)
(Alteplase)Genentech, Inc.
Usage: Activase is indicated for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to reduce mortality and heart failure incidence, and lysis of acute massive pulmonary embolism with significant obstruction or unstable hemodynamics. Treatment should be initiated quickly, particularly for stroke within 3 hours of symptom onset.