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Leucorin 50mg Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.
Leucorin 50mg Injection is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leucorin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Leucorin 50mg 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.
Information regarding the use of Leucorin 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Leucorin 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Leucorin 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Leucorin 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Leucorin 50mg 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.
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