Leucokast 50mg Injection
Rx RequiredSalt Composition: Calcium Leucovorin
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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About The Product
Chemotherapy
Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection belongs to the category of folic acid analogs. This medicine is primarily used to reduce the harmful side effects of methotrexate. It performs multiple functions like acting as an immunosuppressant, treating anemia, and is given to patients who have accidentally taken an overdose of methotrexate. Leucokast Injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to treat colorectal cancer.
Description
Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection is a prescription-based medicine used in the treatment and management of the harmful side effects of methotrexate. The active ingredient of the Leucokast is Calcium Leucovorin, which belongs to the drug class of folic acid analogs.
It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Leucokast Injection works by preventing the side effects & overdose toxicity of methotrexate, treatment of anemia, and colorectal cancer.
The required dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease.
The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects.
It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.
Side Effects
- Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection is prescribed to minimize the effect of anticancer medication, but this drug can also leads to some undesired symptoms.
- Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine.
- These side effects don't need special medical attention.
- It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
- Some of the common side effects of Leucokast Injection are mentioned below: Fatigue Diarrhea Seizures Dizziness Sore mouth Skin inflammation Nausea and vomiting difficulty breathing or swallowing Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site
How To Use
- Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection is a prescription-based drug.
- It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert.
- This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor.
- Please do not self-administer.
How It Works
Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection is a prescription-based medicine that belongs to the drug class of folic acid antagonists. This injection is a constituent form of Vit B12.
It inhibits the activity of the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme to prevent the side effects of methotrexate. This injection also protects normal healthy cells from the toxicity of the anticancer medicines and increases therapeutic effects to kill the cancer cells in colorectal cancer.
Leucovorin also supplies folic acid to bone marrow that supports the formation of red blood cells and eventually treats anemia.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection.
- In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
- Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
- Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
It is advised to take Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection 24 hours after an anticancer drug.
Share with your doctor if you're intolerant to some sugar, as Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection contains a sugar constituent.
Avoid taking Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection if you are allergic to Calcium Leucovorin and its constituents.
It is advised to take consultation with your doctor if you are suffering from Vit B12 deficiency or certain type of anemia.
It is advised to use effective birth control methods and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Leucokast 50mg/5ml Injection.
Share with your healthcare expert if you're taking any anti-seizure medication. They may interact with the Leucokast Injection and may lead to severe side effects.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Leucokast Injection, like trouble breathing, skin rash, or swelling in the lips, face, or tongue, it is important to inform your doctor as soon as possible.
FAQs
Your healthcare expert will monitor the level of serum concentration, conduct a CBC test to check the blood count and monitor calcium levels to prevent hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood).
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