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Neecovorin 50mg Injection

Neecovorin 50mg Injection

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Salt Composition: leucovorin-calcium-50mg-injection

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Chemotherapy

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. 

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
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
Do not take Leucovorin calcium injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
Do not take Leucovorin calcium 5ml injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
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.

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Venika Choudhary

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Dr. Aditya Sarin

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DrNB - Medical Oncology | 11 Years Experience

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