Calcium Folinate Injection
Manufacturer:
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition: Calcium Leucovorin (50mg)
Action Class: Folic Acid Analogs
Uses
Headache
Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate
Common cold and cough with fever
Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate
Common cold and cough with fever
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Product Description
Calcium Folinate Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate. Calcium Folinate Injection is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in blood.Before taking it, tell your doctor if have seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Key Benefits
In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexateCalcium Folinate Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine. It is a form of vitamin B that is given after 24 hours of methotrexate administration. This makes sure that methotrexate has achieved its anti-cancer effects and also, Calcium Folinate Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Common Side Effects :
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It Works
Calcium Folinate Injection helps protect healthy cells from the side effects of methotrexate, a strong medicine used in cancer and other conditions. Methotrexate can block the action of folic acid, which is essential for cell growth. Calcium Folinate Injection works by supplying the body with a form of folic acid, allowing healthy cells to recover and continue functioning normally without affecting methotrexate's action on diseased cells.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcium Folinate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Calcium Folinate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Calcium Folinate Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
Calcium Folinate Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcium Folinate Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcium Folinate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcium Folinate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Calcium Folinate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Calcium Folinate Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
Calcium Folinate Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcium Folinate Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcium Folinate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Calcium Folinate Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
You have been prescribed Calcium Folinate Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
You have been prescribed Calcium Folinate Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
You have been prescribed Calcium Folinate Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
You have been prescribed Calcium Folinate Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Folinate Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Calcium Folinate Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
