Cathflo Activase and Nostril

• Generic Name: alteplase
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Activase, Cathflo Activase

Cathflo Activase is a thrombolytic (THROM-bo-LIT-ik) drug, sometimes called a "clot-busting" drug. It helps your body produce a substance that dissolves unwanted blood clots.

Cathflo Activase is used to treat a stroke caused by a blood clot or other obstruction in a blood vessel. This medicine is also used to prevent death from a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction).

Cathflo Activase is also used to treat a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism).

Cathflo Activase is also used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in or around a catheter placed inside a blood vessel. This improve the flow of medicines injected in through the catheter, or blood drawn out through the catheter.

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

• Generic Name: phenylephrine nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  4-Way, Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Little Noses Decongestant, Nasal Four, Neo-Synephrine Nasal, Sinex Nasal Spray, Neo-Synephrine

Phenylephrine is used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble. It may also be used in ear infections to relieve congestion.

This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .