Alteplase (Catheter Clearance) and Hemocyte

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

• It is used to clear blood clots out of catheters.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: ferrous fumarate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferretts Iron, Ferrocite, Ferro-Sequels, Hemocyte, Ircon, Femiron, Fumasorb, Nephro-Fer, Feostat, Ferrimin 150

Hemocyte is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Hemocyte is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

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