Leucorin 50 MG Injection 5 ML

Leucorin 50 MG Injection is used for the following:

• Methotrexate toxicity prevention and rescue

• Treating folic acid deficiency anaemia

• Managing megaloblastic anaemia when oral therapy fails

• Providing active folic acid for cellular functions

• Replenishing folate stores in deficiency states

• Enhancing chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

Follow these instructions while receiving Leucorin 50 MG Injection:

• This injection must be administered only by a qualified doctor or nurse.

• The injection may be administered into a vein, muscle, or under the skin, as determined by your doctor.

• Keep all appointments for receiving this medicine as scheduled.

• The exact method of administration will depend on your specific condition.

• Consult your doctor if you have any questions about this medicine.

Leucorin 50 MG Injection is administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.

Leucorin 50 MG Injection contains leucovorin calcium (50 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Active folate supplementation: Leucovorin provides the body with readily available folic acid in its active form, bypassing the need for enzymatic conversion that regular folic acid requires.

• Methotrexate rescue: It protects normal cells from the harmful effects of methotrexate by replenishing folate stores, which are essential for DNA synthesis and cell division.

• Enhanced chemotherapy effect: When combined with fluorouracil in cancer treatment, leucovorin enhances its cytotoxic (cell-killing) effect on cancer cells by stabilizing the drug-target complex.

• Folate deficiency correction: It directly addresses folate deficiency by supplying the reduced form of folate that can be immediately utilised by cells for vital metabolic processes.

• Store Leucorin 50 MG Injection between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius.

• Protect vials from light exposure.

• Do not freeze the injection.

• Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children.

• Check the expiry date before use and discard any unused medicine properly.

• If you are receiving Leucorin 50 MG Injection as part of cancer treatment, maintain a nutrient-rich diet with adequate protein to support your body during chemotherapy sessions.

• When managing methotrexate side effects with this medicine, increase your fluid intake to help your kidneys clear methotrexate more efficiently from your system.