Leukovorin-Teva

Country of origin: Israel, Teva Pharmaceutical Companies/Pharmachemi Netherlands

Pharm-Group: Folic acid group

Manufacturers: Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprises Ltd. (Israel), Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprises/Pharmachemi (Netherlands)

International name: Calcium folinate

Synonyms: Dalizol, Calciumfolinate-Ebewe, Calcium folinate, Leucovorin Ca Lahema 10, Leucovorin Ca Lahema 25, Leucovorin calcium, Leucovorin-Lance, Sanphycinate, Calcium folinate

Dosage forms: tablets 15 mg, lyophilized powder for the preparation of injection solution, solution for injection 3 mg/ml, solution for injection 10 mg/ml, solution for injection 50 mg, solution for injection 50 mg/5 ml, lyophilisate for the preparation of solution for intramuscular injection

Composition: Active substance - calcium folinate.

Indications for use: Methotrexate intoxication (treatment and prevention), megaloblastic anemia of iatrogenic origin, folinium hypo- and vitamin deficiency.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, pernicious and other megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, use only if absolutely necessary.

Side effect: Allergic reactions.

Interaction: Weakens the effect of methotrexate (including therapeutic.)

Overdose: No information.

Special instructions: Calcium folinate solution for infusion should be prepared ex tempore; It can only be used for 12 hours.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004.