Unifolin 50mg Injection
About Unifolin 50mg Injection
Leucovorin is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate, when methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Leucovorin is also used to treat people who have accidentally received an overdose of methotrexate or similar medications. Leucovorin is in a class of medications called folic acid analogs. It works by protecting healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate or similar medications while allowing methotrexate to enter and kill cancer cells.
Side effects : diarrhea, itching, hives, rashes and difficulty in breathing or swallowing.Precautions: Also inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to medication or any other medications.Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.Also avoid this medication during nursing.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Unifolin 50mg Injection ?
Acute Toxicity
Rash
Stomach Upset
Urticaria
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Unifolin 50mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is a synthetic derivative of folate used to counter toxicity of folate antagonists by increasing and maintain folic acid levels in the blood after treatment with folic acid analogues during the treatment of osteosarcoma. It also enhances fluorouracil activity.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
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