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Calcium Leucovorin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Other than this, Calcium Leucovorin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Calcium Leucovorin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Calcium Leucovorin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Calcium Leucovorin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Calcium Leucovorin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Calcium Leucovorin related warnings talks about Calcium Leucovorin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Calcium Leucovorin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions), Seizures, Anemia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Calcium Leucovorin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Calcium Leucovorin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Calcium Leucovorin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Calcium Leucovorin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Calcium Leucovorin safe for pregnant women?
Calcium Leucovorin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Calcium Leucovorin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Calcium Leucovorin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Calcium Leucovorin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Calcium Leucovorin on the Kidneys?
Calcium Leucovorin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Calcium Leucovorin on the Liver?
Using Calcium Leucovorin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Calcium Leucovorin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Calcium Leucovorin for the heart.
Calcium Leucovorin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcium Leucovorin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcium Leucovorin habit forming or addictive?
Calcium Leucovorin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calcium Leucovorin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Calcium Leucovorin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Calcium Leucovorin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calcium Leucovorin
Taking Calcium Leucovorin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcium Leucovorin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Calcium Leucovorin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 759-760
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levoleucovorin (levoleucovorin)