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Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines known as detoxifying agents or folic acid analogues used in cancer treatment as an antidote to reduce the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, such as methotrexate. Besides this, it can also use in combination with 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml contains calcium folinate, also known as Leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It should be administered as soon as possible after taking methotrexate.
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, rash, vomiting, itching, urticaria or hives and stomatitis (oral mucositis). Most of these side effects of Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Before taking the Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml, let your doctor know if you are allergic to any ingredient in it. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or if you have pernicious anaemia or other forms of megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines known as detoxifying agents or folic acid analogues used in cytotoxic therapy as an antidote to reduce the toxicity and effect of certain cancer drugs such as methotrexate. Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (or other cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. Besides this, it can also use in combination with the drug 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).
Before taking the Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have pernicious anaemia or other kinds of megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, GI toxicity, renal impairment, or seizures, please notify your doctor. And also, inform your doctor about your medical history and current drugs to rule out potential side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml may interact with anticancer medicines (e..g fluorouracil, capecitabine, pafolacianine) and antibiotics (e.g. trimethoprim, ceftriaxone).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml may interact with disease conditions, including anaemia, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.
Harmful effects of methotrexate: Methotrexate treats cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It can cause side effects like swollen gums, headaches, hair loss, dizziness, etc. Infrequently, it can cause fatal side effects. Harmful effects of methotrexate include vision loss, seizures/ fits, loss of consciousness, etc. It can damage the blood, liver, bone marrow, lungs, etc. The drug can lead to birth defects and death in unborn babies.
About Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines known as detoxifying agents or folic acid analogues used in cancer treatment as an antidote to reduce the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, such as methotrexate. Besides this, it can also use in combination with 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml contains calcium folinate, also known as Leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It should be administered as soon as possible after taking methotrexate.
Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, rash, vomiting, itching, urticaria or hives and stomatitis (oral mucositis). Most of these side effects of Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Before taking the Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml, let your doctor know if you are allergic to any ingredient in it. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or if you have pernicious anaemia or other forms of megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.
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Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines known as detoxifying agents or folic acid analogues used in cytotoxic therapy as an antidote to reduce the toxicity and effect of certain cancer drugs such as methotrexate. Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (or other cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. Besides this, it can also use in combination with the drug 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).
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Before taking the Leucovis 7.5 mg Injection 2 ml, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have pernicious anaemia or other kinds of megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, GI toxicity, renal impairment, or seizures, please notify your doctor. And also, inform your doctor about your medical history and current drugs to rule out potential side effects.
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Harmful effects of methotrexate: Methotrexate treats cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It can cause side effects like swollen gums, headaches, hair loss, dizziness, etc. Infrequently, it can cause fatal side effects. Harmful effects of methotrexate include vision loss, seizures/ fits, loss of consciousness, etc. It can damage the blood, liver, bone marrow, lungs, etc. The drug can lead to birth defects and death in unborn babies.