Acthrel and Alteplase, recombinant Intravenous

• Generic Name: corticorelin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Acthrel

Acthrel is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body.

Acthrel is used as part of a medical test in people with Cushing's syndrome. Cushing syndrome is caused by high levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland).

Acthrel is also used to help your doctor determine why your body is producing too much of its own cortisol.

Acthrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: alteplase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Activase, Cathflo Activase

Alteplase injection is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used immediately after symptoms of a heart attack occur to improve patient survival. It is also used after symptoms of a stroke and to treat blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Alteplase is used to dissolve blood clots in tubes (catheters) that are placed in large blood vessels (central venous access devices).

Alteplase, recombinant is available only with your doctor's prescription.