Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet

Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet Description:

Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15 mg Tablet (also known as folinic acid) is a form of reduced folic acid. It is not an anticancer drug by itself but is used to reduce toxicity of certain chemotherapy drugs and to enhance the effectiveness of some cancer treatments. It also helps in correcting folic acid deficiency in specific conditions.

Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet Uses:

Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet is primarily used for:

• Rescue therapy after high-dose methotrexate (reduces harmful side effects)
• Enhancement of fluorouracil (5-FU) in cancer treatment (improves effectiveness)
• Treatment of folic acid deficiency when oral folic acid is not suitable
• Management of certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia)
• Treatment of accidental overdose of folic acid antagonists

Side Effects:

 Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mild allergic reactions
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea (especially when used with chemotherapy)

Serious Side Effects :

• Severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, breathing difficulty)
• Seizures (rare, mainly in predisposed patients)
• Severe gastrointestinal toxicity (when combined with fluorouracil)
• Blood disorders (rare cases)

⚠️ Seek immediate medical attention if any severe reaction occurs.

Dosage:

The usual recommended dose of Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet dose varies widely depending on the indication,

Common oral dose: 15 mg at prescribed intervals (as directed by doctor)
In methotrexate rescue: given at specific timed intervals after chemotherapy.

It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider or pharmacist when taking Leucovorin. Taking more than the recommended dose of Leucovorin can increase the risk of side effects and may not improve the effectiveness of the medication. Take Lucavorin 15 – Leucovorin Calcium 15mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.