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CATHFLO ACTIVASE (BLA-103172)

(ALTEPLASE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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02/28/2018 (SUPPL-5260)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

PRECAUTIONS

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity, including urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis, has been reported in association with use of Cathflo Activase. Monitor patients treated with Cathflo Activase for signs of hypersensitivity and treat appropriately if necessary.

Pregnancy

… loss rate in rabbits when administered intravenously during organogenesis at a dose (3 mg/kg) approximately 50 times human exposure (based on AUC) at the dose for restoration of function to occluded CVADs. No maternal or fetal toxicity was evident at a dose (1 mg/kg) approximately 16 times human exposure at the dose for restoration of function to occluded CVADs.

6 Adverse Reactions

Newly added information:

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in Section PRECAUTIONS of the label:

  • Bleeding
  • Hypersensitivity