Cathflo Activase and Vanspar

• 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: buspirone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Buspar, Buspar Dividose, Vanspar, Buspirex, Bustab, LinBuspirone

Buspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone usually is not used for anxiety or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.

It is not known exactly how buspirone works to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone is thought to work by decreasing the amount and actions of a chemical known as serotonin in certain parts of the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.