Leucovorin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Wellcovorin, citrovorum factor, folinic acid
Category- Antianemic
- Antidote,
to folic acid antagonists
- Antineoplastic adjunct
DescriptionLeucovorin (loo-koe-VOR-in)
is used as an antidote to the harmful effects of methotrexate (a cancer medicine)
that is given in high doses. It is used also to prevent or treat certain kinds
of anemia. Leucovorin acts the same way in the body as folic acid, which may
be low in these patients.
Leucovorin is also used along with fluorouracil (a cancer medicine) to
treat cancer of the colon (bowel).
Leucovorin is available only with a prescription and is to be given only
by or under the supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following
dosage forms:
Oral
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Other commonly used names are citrovorum
factor
and folinic acid
.
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