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| Brand | Hetero Healthcare Ltd |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hetero Healthcare Ltd. |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Leutero 50mg Injection
Calcium Leucovorin (50mg)
Description
Leutero 50mg Injection contains the active substance Leucovorin calcium which is chemically related to a vitamin called folic acid. It belongs to the class folic acid analogs. It is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate medicine when treating certain types of cancer. It is also used to treat people who have accidentally overdosed on methotrexate medicine or medications that belong to a similar class. It is also used with other anticancer medications to treat colorectal cancer (cancer that begins in the colon or rectum). Other uses include treating anemia caused by low levels of folic acid in the body.Benefits
In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate Leutero 50mg Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine. It is a form of vitamin B that is given after 24 hours of methotrexate administration. This makes sure that methotrexate has achieved its anti-cancer effects and also, Leutero 50mg Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Specification
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Leutero Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)This information is for reference only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any medicine.