LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ

Overview

LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ is composed of: CALCIUM ACETATE (15.0 MG)

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body,used to treat elevated blood phosphate levels in end stage kidney failure.

Usage

CALCIUM ACETATE can address symptoms like: Mouth Tingling, Mouth Numbness, Joint Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ and its Constituents


  • You should not use calcium acetate if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.
  • You should not use calcium acetate if you are allergic to it.
  • Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Take this medicine with each meal.
  • You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.
  • You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with calcium acetate.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Do not take additional calcium supplements.
  • Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends.
  • Avoid taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, or levofloxacin within 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take calcium acetate.Avoid taking an antibiotic such as doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline within 1 hour before you take calcium acetate.
  • Avoid taking levothyroxine within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take calcium acetate.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CALCIUM ACETATE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Confusion, Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

CALCIUM ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of Appetite

Serious Side-Effects

CALCIUM ACETATE : Delirium, Hypercalcaemia, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Increased Thirst

Disease Interactions

CALCIUM ACETATE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Achlorhydria, Malabsorption, Acute Renal Failure, Sarcoidosis

Technical Classification

CALCIUM ACETATE is categorized as:
  • MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
  • PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CALCIUM ACETATECALCIUM ACETATE
CALCIUM LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJINR 100.95 for 2 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG
LEUCOPAR 15MG INJINR 96.15 for 2 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG
LEUCORIN 15MG TABINR 762 for 20 TABLETSCALCIUM ACETATE 15 MG
LEUCOVORIN 15MG INJINR 98 for 2 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG
LUCAL 15MG INJINR 95.23 for 3 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG
PHOSTAT 667 TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSCALCIUM ACETATE
RECOVORIN 15MG INJINR 95.63 for 2 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG
UNIFOLIN 15MG TABINR 475 for 10 TABLETSCALCIUM ACETATE 15.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BIOVORIN 50MG INJINR 121.25 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
CALCIUM FOLINATECALCIUM ACETATE
CCM TABINR 231.1 for 30 TABLETSCALCIUM CITRATE 250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 50 MG
FASTOVORIN 50MG INJINR 325 for 1 INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
LANUM 667MG TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSCALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG
LEUCOPAR 50MG INJINR 289 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
LEUCOVORIN 50MG INJINR 250 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
LUCAL 50MG INJINR 266.66 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
RECOVORIN 50MG INJINR 265.62 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 50.0 MG
UNIFOLIN 0.5MG INJINR 275 for 5 ML INJECTIONCALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 MG