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Calcium Leucovorin

Uses

Calcium Leucovorin Uses Calcium Leucovorin is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate. It is also utilized to treat methotrexate overdose.

How it Works

How Calcium Leucovorin works Calcium Leucovorin is a form of vitamin B. It functions by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate, an anticancer medication, while enabling it to enter and eliminate cancer cells.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Calcium Leucovorin to reduce the side effects of the medication methotrexate.
  • Take Calcium Leucovorin 24 hours after taking methotrexate.
  • If taken at the same time, Calcium Leucovorin may counteract the effects of methotrexate.
  • Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications, such as phenytoin for seizures, as Calcium Leucovorin may counteract the antiepileptic effects.

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