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Introduction to Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
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.
Safety Advice for Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
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.
How Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml works
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.
How To Use Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits Of Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
- Leucorin 50mg Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine.
Side Effects Of Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
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FAQ's on Leucorin 50mg Injection 5ml
What is Leucorin 50mg Injection used for?
Leucorin 50mg Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer chemotherapy medication) when methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Leucorin 50mg 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.
How long does it take for Leucorin 50mg Injection to work?
Leucorin 50mg 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.
What measures should be taken to ensure the prompt excretion of methotrexate during treatment with Leucorin 50mg Injection?
Maintenance of urine output above 2,500 mL/24hr in adults by increasing oral or intravenous fluids 12 hours before and for 36 hours after the end of methotrexate infusion. To monitor alkalinization of urine (this enhances drug excretion) so that the urinary pH is greater than 7.0 before methotrexate infusion. Foods, drinks, and drugs that may increase urinary acidity should be avoided during the therapy. Finally, blood methotrexate concentration should be measured at least 24, 48, and 72 hours after the initiation of the methotrexate infusion.
What are some of the laboratory tests conducted before or during the treatment with Leucorin 50mg Injection?
Your doctor will prescribe blood tests to check your levels of serum methotrexate concentration (in case of methotrexate chemotherapy or overdose) to determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment with Leucorin 50mg Injection. You will also be prescribed a complete blood count to monitor the number of red blood cells (in case of megaloblastic anemia). Along with this, your calcium levels will also be monitored in order to prevent hypercalcemia (excess calcium) since Leucorin 50mg Injection contains calcium.
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 Leucorin 50mg Injection to work?
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