Introduction to Leucovorin 15mg Injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in 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 healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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How Leucovorin 15mg Injection Works?
Leucovorin 15mg Injection 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.
How To Use Leucovorin 15mg Injection
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Side Effects Of Leucovorin 15mg Injection
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety Advice For Leucovorin 15mg Injection
check for risk indication explain below.
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leucovorin 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Leucovorin 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Information regarding the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Leucovorin 15mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leucovorin 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Leucovorin 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Information regarding the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Leucovorin 15mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Leucovorin 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.