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Description
Leucovorin Calcium (Folinic Acid) 15mg is a medication used to reduce the toxic effects of certain chemotherapy drugs and to treat folic acid deficiency.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Used to reduce the side effects of methotrexate chemotherapy by protecting healthy cells.
– Used as a supplement to treat folic acid deficiency or certain types of anemia.
– Sometimes used in combination with chemotherapy for specific cancers.
Drug Class or Type:
– Folate analog and vitamin supplement.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Leucovorin calcium acts as an active form of folic acid, helping to restore folate levels and support DNA synthesis and repair in normal cells. It bypasses the blockage caused by drugs like methotrexate.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets, commonly in 5 mg and 15 mg strengths.
Dosage Instructions:
– Dosage varies depending on the condition being treated.
– Typically taken as directed by a healthcare provider.
– Tablets can be taken with or without food.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Side effects are generally mild and may include rash, itching, or redness at the injection site (if injectable form is used).
– Rare side effects include allergic reactions.
– Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to leucovorin.
– Should be used cautiously with other medications impacting folate metabolism.
Use under medical supervision with adherence to prescribed dosage and duration.
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