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Use and Dosing

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Impaired methotrexate elimination

Overdosage of folic acid antagonists

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Impaired methotrexate elimination

Overdosage of folic acid antagonists


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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: Safety unknown. As many drugs are excreted in human milk, manufacturer advises caution while administering to nursing women.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

leucovorin (generic)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

leucovorin (generic)

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

calcium folinate (generic)

Refolinon

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

leucovorin (generic)


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Classification

Hematology/Oncology

Antidote
Detoxifying Agents

Emergency/Critical Care

Antidote
Detoxifying Agents

Pill