Leucovorin Calcium (Leucovorin Calcium) Tablet
Generic
Leucovorin Calcium (Generic Equivalent to Leucovorin Calcium)
Leucovorin Calcium (Generic Equivalent to Leucovorin Calcium)
Leucovorin Calcium (Generic Equivalent to Leucovorin Calcium)
Leucovorin Calcium (Generic Equivalent to Leucovorin Calcium)
Leucovorin Calcium Tablet is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used in the treatment of methotrexate overdose.
Leucovorin Calcium Tablet can be taken with or without food. 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.
It is generally safe medicine to use with no common side effects if taken in the right amount. Your doctor may request regular blood tests to monitor your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in the 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 doctor know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures.
Uses Of Leucovorin Calcium Tablet
- Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate
Benefits Of Leucovorin Calcium Tablet
In Prevention Of Harmful Effects Of Methotrexate
Leucovorin Calcium Tablet 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 Calcium Tablet will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.
Side Effects Of Leucovorin Calcium Tablet
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 Calcium
- No common side effects seen
How To Use Leucovorin Calcium Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leucovorin Calcium Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Leucovorin Calcium Tablet Works
Leucovorin Calcium Tablet 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.
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