Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1

Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 is used for the following:

• Rescuing healthy cells after high-dose methotrexate therapy

• Enhancing cancer treatment with 5-fluorouracil

• Managing colorectal cancer as part of combination therapy

• Treating megaloblastic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency

• Counteracting folic acid antagonist overdose

• Reversing toxic effects of pyrimethamine

• Treating folate deficiency when oral therapy isn't possible

• Managing side effects of trimethoprim medication

Follow these instructions while administering Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1:

• This medicine should only be given by a qualified doctor.

• It is given by slow intravenous (IV) injection or infusion into a vein.

• The injection site should be monitored for pain, swelling or redness.

• Keep the patient well-hydrated during treatment.

• Discard any unused portion of the opened vial.

• Consult your doctor for specific administration instructions.

Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 is administered intravenously or via an intramuscular route.

Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 contains calcium folinate (50 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Bypasses Enzymatic Blockade: Calcium folinate provides reduced folates that don't require the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase for activation, allowing it to bypass the blockade caused by methotrexate and similar medicines.

• Cellular Rescue: It supplies healthy cells with the necessary reduced folates needed for normal DNA synthesis and cell division, protecting them from methotrexate toxicity while not interfering with methotrexate's anti-cancer effects.

• Enhanced Anti-tumour Activity: When used with 5-fluorouracil, calcium folinate enhances the binding of 5-fluorouracil to the enzyme thymidylate synthase, improving its cancer-fighting effectiveness.

• Haematological Support: For anaemia treatment, it provides active forms of folic acid required for proper red blood cell formation and maturation in the bone marrow.

• Store Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 in between 2°C to 8°C.

• Protect the vials from light exposure.

• Do not freeze the solution.

• Discard any unused portion after opening.

• Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

• Check the expiry date and do not use Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 after this date.

• If you're receiving Fastovorin 50 MG Injection 1 as part of cancer treatment, try to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day to help manage nausea that might occur during your treatment.

• Consider including folate-rich foods in your diet (like leafy greens, beans, and citrus fruits) to support your body's natural folate levels alongside your medicine regimen.