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| Brand | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Leucorin 50mg/5ml Injection
Leucovorin Calcium 50mg
Description
Leucovorin Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate. Leucovorin Injection is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in blood. Before taking it, tell your doctor if have seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.Benefits
1. In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate: Leucovorin 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, Leucovorin 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 Leucovorin: - Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)This information is for reference only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any medicine.