Calcium Folinate Injection
Rs.129for 1 vial(s) (2 ml Injection each)
food interaction for Calcium Folinate Injection
alcohol interaction for Calcium Folinate Injection
pregnancy interaction for Calcium Folinate Injection
lactation interaction for Calcium Folinate Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcium Folinate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Calcium Folinate 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.
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Information regarding the use of Calcium Folinate Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Calcium Folinate 15mg Injection
Calcium Leucovorin(15mg)
Calcium folinate injection uses
{med_name} is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate. It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.
How calcium folinate injection works
Calcium Folinate Injection is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.
Common side effects of calcium folinate injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Calcium Folinate Injection
11 Substitutes
11 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Calcium Folinate Injection
- You have been prescribed Calcium Leucovorin 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 Calcium Leucovorin may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
Frequently asked questions FOR Calcium Folinate 15mg Injection
Calcium Leucovorin
Q. What is Calcium Folinate Injection used for?
Calcium Folinate Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer chemotherapy medication) when methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Calcium Folinate Injection is also used to treat people who have accidentally received an overdose of methotrexate or similar medications. It is also used for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency and when oral therapy is not feasible.
Q. What is megaloblastic anemia?
Anemia is a blood disorder in which the number of red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen is lower than usual. As a result, your tissues and organs don’t get enough oxygen. Megaloblastic anemia is a form of anemia characterized by very large red blood cells and a decrease in the number of those cells. Usually, megaloblastic anemia is due to vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency. How long does it take for Calcium Folinate Injection to work?
Q. How long does it take for Calcium Folinate Injection to work?
Calcium Folinate Injection starts acting on the body within 5 minutes of administration. However, this might vary with respect to dosage, the patient receiving the drug, and response to treatment.