Neecovorin 50mg Injection
Prescription Required
Marketed By
Neetco
Pack of
1 injection
Salt Composition
leucovorin-calcium-50mg-injection
Storage
Keep in cold place
Neecovorin 50mg Injection
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Overview
Leucovorin Calcium 50mg injection is used to prevent the toxic effects of methotrexate when methotrexate is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Indication
Chemotherapy
Description
Leucovorin Calcium 50mg injection is also used in the treatment of anemia (low level of red blood cells in the body) which is caused by low levels of folic acid in the body. It may also be used in treating colon cancer.
Side Effects
Leucovorin calcium 50mg injection has several side effects, which are:
Rash
Itching
Swelling
Severe dizziness
Breathing problem
Difficulty in swallowing
If the above-mentioned effects are seen in the patients, immediately consult with your doctor otherwise, it may affect overall health.
How To Use
Leucovorin calcium 5ml injection is given in the vein or muscle only by a professional doctor or nurse. It should not be given in the spine. Neecovorin 50mg injection is given every six hours or once a day or as per doctor's prescription until lab reports show it is no longer needed.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Leucovorin calcium injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Leucovorin calcium 5ml injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
In case you missed any dose consult your doctor. Do not take twice the dose to catch up on the missed one. This will cause severe side effects and impact your overall health and duration of treatment.
FAQs
Leucovorin injection is used to reduce the toxic effects of methotrexate and in the treatment of colon cancer.
The duration of treatment will depend on the stage of cancer and the overall health of patients.
Driving and operating heavy machinery is advisable because this tablet makes you feel server dizzy.
Pregnant women should not consume this table because their baby gets affected.
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MARKETER DETAILS
Neetco
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