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Leevarin 50 Injection

Prescription Required
Marketer
Admac Pharma Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Calcium Leucovorin (10mg/ml)
Salt Synonyms
Calcium folinate
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8Β°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Leevarin 50 Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.

Leevarin 50 Injection is used to protect the body cells against the harmful effects of anti-cancer medicines during treatment

Uses of Leevarin Injection

Benefits of Leevarin Injection

In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

Leevarin 50 Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine. It is a form of vitamin B that is given after 24 hours of methotrexate administration. This makes sure that methotrexate has achieved its anti-cancer effects and also, Leevarin 50 Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.

Side effects of Leevarin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Leevarin

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Leevarin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leevarin 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Leevarin 50 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Leevarin 50 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Leevarin 50 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Leevarin 50 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Leevarin 50 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Leevarin 50 Injection
β‚Ή299.0/Injection
Medcovorin Injection
Medi Biotech Pvt Ltd
β‚Ή253/injection
15% cheaper

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Leevarin 50 Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
  • Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
  • Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Leevarin 50 Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glutamic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Cytoprotective agents- methotrexate

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References

  1. Calcium folinate. Hurley, Maidenhead: Hospira UK Ltd.; 2003 [revised Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Levoleucovorin. Parsippany, New Jersey: Actavis Pharma; 1952 [revised Sep. 2016]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019](online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Admac Pharma Ltd
Address: SCO 84, Sector 5, Panchkula (Haryana), 134112 INDIA.
Country of origin: India
MRP
β‚Ή299
Inclusive of all taxes
5.0 ml in 1 vial
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