Leucovorin calcium (leucovorin calcium) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Leucovorin calcium (leucovorin calcium)
My son takes this medication because he has auto antibodies that prevent folate from crossing the blood brain barrier. The one side effect that has been significant is that it gives him diarrhea. Otherwise it’s been a very good drug with minimal side effects.
take 10 hrs after methotrexate injection to reduce nausea - works well.
LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM (LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM): This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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