Therapeutic Category
- Thrombolytic Agent
- Thrombotic Occlusion (Central Venous Catheter), Treatment Agent
Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:
Activase may be confused with Cathflo Activase, TNKase
Alteplase may be confused with Altace
“tPA” abbreviation should not be used when ordering this medication; has been mistaken as TNKase (tenecteplase), TPN (total parenteral nutrition), TXA (error-prone abbreviation for tranexamic acid)
High alert medication:
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes this medication (IV) among its list of drugs which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error.
