Lederle Leucovorin
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Brand Names: Canada:
Lederle Leucovorin
Uses
- It may lower the side effects of some drugs.
- It is used to treat anemia.
- It is used with fluorouracil to help fight colorectal cancer.
- Leucovorin may be given a short time after methotrexate to lower the harm done to healthy cells.
- It does not change how well the antibiotics work, but does lower the side effects some may cause on healthy human cells.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
- Your doctor will teach you how to give the shot.
- Before giving the shot, bring it to room temperature.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
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