Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml
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Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of medicines known as folic acid analogues (a form of vitamin B). It is primarily used to treat harmful effects caused by an overdose of methotrexate (cancer medicine). Methotrexate is used to treat cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It can cause fatal side effects sometimes. Harmful effects of methotrexate include vision loss, seizures/ fits, loss of consciousness etc. Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is also used to treat Anemia (low amount of red blood cells) brought on by low folic acid levels in the body. Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is also used to treat colorectal cancer with the chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil (cancer that begins in the large intestine).
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml contains leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. Leucowel 15 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.
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. You may experience infections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation. Most of these side effects of Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before taking the Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. 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 anaemia, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer medicine) when methotrexate is used to treat some types of cancer. Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is also used to treat patients who accidentally overdose on methotrexate or similar medicines. Leucowel 15 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. Leucovorin injection is also used to treat anaemia (low red blood cell count) caused by low folic acid levels in the body. Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is also used to treat colorectal cancer with the chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil (cancer that begins in the large intestine).
Inform your doctor about any allergic or hypersensitive reactions to medications or food before taking the Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml. Inform your doctor about your medical history and any other medications you are currently taking so that any potential side effects can be ruled out. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not use Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Leucowel 15 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: Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml may interact with disease conditions, including anaemia, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.
Harmful effects of methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat 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.
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Alcohol
Caution
Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause some side effects and make Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml less effective.
Pregnancy
Caution
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml should be used in pregnancy only when the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the foetus. So, inform your doctor before receiving a Leucovorin injection if you are pregnant or expecting.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known that Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml may pass with breast milk. All the benefits and risks should be discussed with your doctor before taking Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml.
Driving
Not applicable
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml does not affect the ability to drive.
Liver
Caution
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver conditions. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing or a history of liver conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Kidney
Caution
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney conditions. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing or a history of kidney conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Leucowel 15 mg Injection 2 ml is generally safe for use in children. However, if you have concerns, please consult your doctor.
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