Leucowel 15mg Injection
Manufacturer
Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Leucovorin Calcium (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Leucovorin calcium is a medication used to prevent and treat the side effects of methotrexate, a chemotherapy drug. It is used to protect healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate while allowing it to enter and kill cancerous cells.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Leucovorin calcium is a medication used to prevent and treat the side effects of methotrexate, a chemotherapy drug. It is used to protect healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate while allowing it to enter and kill cancerous cells. Leucovorin calcium belongs to the class of medications called as folic acid analogues. It works by protecting healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate while allowing it to enter and kill cancerous cells.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leucowel 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy Warning
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Interacting Medicines
Fluorouracil
How it works
Leucovorin calcium belongs to the class of medications called as folic acid analogues. It works by protecting healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate while allowing it to enter and kill cancerous cells..While allowing it to enter and kill cancerous cells.
Quick Tips
Administer leucovorin calcium 24 hours after beginning of methotrexate infusion. Do not take more than 25 mg of oral dose. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not take if patient is allergic to leucovorin calcium or any of its ingredients. Do not given to patient with history of anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency. Do not given to patient with build-up of fluid in the chest cavity or the stomach area or kidney disease. Do not given to patient taking fluorouracil.
Frequently asked questions
What is leucovorin calcium, its use and its mechanism of action?
Leucovorin calcium is a form of folic acid, a vitamin that helps the body make healthy red blood cells. It is used to treat or prevent side effects from certain chemotherapy drugs, such as methotrexate, pyrimethamine, or trimethoprim. Leucovorin can also help with anemia caused by chemotherapy.
