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Leucovorin 15mg Injection

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Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

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How to use
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What if I forget to take it?
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Benefits

Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexatePrevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate Leucovorin 15mg 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 15mg Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate Leucovorin 15mg 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 15mg Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.

Side Effects

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Leucovorin 15mg Injection is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.Leucovorin 15mg Injection is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Leucovorin 15mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Leucovorin 15mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Leucovorin 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Leucovorin 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.

Driving

SAFE - Leucovorin 15mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.SAFE - Leucovorin 15mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Leucovorin 15mg Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Leucovorin 15mg Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Manufacturer Address

BIOCHEM PHARMA, LG 113 / A, Xth Central Mall, Mahavir Nagar, 90ft Road, Next to D Mart, Kandivali - West, Mumbai - 400067.

Frequently asked questions

Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by large red blood cells and a reduced number of these cells, often caused by vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.
Leucovorin 15mg Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate during cancer treatment, to treat methotrexate overdose, and to address megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency when oral therapy is not possible.
Leucovorin 15mg Injection begins to work within 5 minutes of administration, although this may vary based on dosage and individual patient response.
Blood tests will be conducted to monitor serum methotrexate levels, complete blood count for red blood cells, and calcium levels to prevent hypercalcemia, as Leucovorin 15mg Injection contains calcium.
Ensure urine output exceeds 2,500 mL/24hr by increasing fluid intake before and after methotrexate infusion, monitor urine pH to be above 7.0, avoid acidic foods and drinks, and measure blood methotrexate concentration at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-infusion.

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