Leucovorin Ca Lachema 25

Leucovorin Ca Lahema 25: properties, application and features

Leucovorin Ca Lachem 25, also known as calcium folinate, is a drug from the folic acid group. The drug is produced by Lachema AS in the Czech Republic and is used for the treatment and prevention of methotrexate intoxication, megaloblastic anemia of iatrogenic origin, folinium hypo- and vitamin deficiency.

Leucovorin Ca Lachema 25 is available in powder form, which after lyophilization is used to prepare an injection solution. The active substance is calcium folinate.

The drug has several synonyms, including Dalizol, Calciumfolinate-Ebeve, Leucovorin Ca Lahema 10, Leucovorin Calcium, Leucovorin-Lance, Leucovorin-Teva, Sanfitcinate and Calcium Folinate.

Leucovorin Ca Lachem 25 is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the drug, as well as in pernicious and other megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency. In case of pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of the drug is necessary only as a last resort and under the supervision of a doctor.

Like any medicine, Leucovorin Ca Lachema 25 may cause side effects such as allergic reactions. It is also necessary to take into account the interaction of the drug with methotrexate, when used, the effect of calcium folinate may be weakened, including the therapeutic effect.

It should be remembered that calcium folinate solution for infusion should be prepared ex tempore and used within 12 hours.

In general, Leucovorin Ca Lachem 25 is an effective drug that is effectively used for the treatment and prevention of megaloblastic anemia and methotrexate intoxication. However, as with any medication, you must follow your doctor's recommendations and not overuse the drug without proper medical advice.