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Leucovorin Calcium 5 Mg Tab 30

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$25.54
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leucovorin calcium ORAL TABLET 5 MG

Product Properties:

Description -
DESI Drug Ind -
DESI2 Drug Ind -
Drug Category N
Drug Type Code 1
FDA Approval Date 02/23/1993
FDA Therap Equiv AB
HCPCS -
Market Entry Date 11/09/1993
Medical Coverage -
Termination Date -
Unit TAB
Units Per Pkg 1
Active Ingredients 1051 leucovorin calcium 1492188
AHFS Class 92120000 ANTIDOTES
DEA Class NC
Dose Form TABLET
Fine Line Class 850085008510 All Rx Products
Gen Code and Des 44539 leucovorin calcium ORAL TABLET 5 MG
Inactive Ingredients 2537 povidone 9003398
OMP Family -
Product Category RX Pharmaceuticals
Strength 5MG
Drug Interaction DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Leucovorin is very similar to levoleucovorin. Do not use medications containing levoleucovorin while using leucovorin.
Allocation Period -
Case Quantity 100
Drug Form Pack Size 30
Form TABLET
Hazard Code -
Listed Chemical -
NIOSH Code -
Orange Book AB Products meeting necessary bioequivalence requirements.
Retail Pack Quantity 1
Returnable Status Returnable
Special Storage Cond 00 None
Temp Zone 10 Room Temperature
Unit EA
Unit Size 30
How to Use HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 hours or once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Tell your doctor if you are unable to take this medication because of nausea/vomiting. You may need to be switched to the injection form of this medication.
Missed Dose MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Notes NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist blood levels) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
Overdose OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Phonetic Pronunciation (lew-ko-VORE-in)
Precautions PRECAUTIONS: Before taking leucovorin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to levoleucovorin; or to folic acid or folinic acid; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain anemias (due to vitamin B12 deficiency). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS: Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Storage STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Uses USES: This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine).

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