Name: Recovorin
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Recovorin is a folic acid analog, prescribed for reducing the toxic effects of methotrexate. It works by replacing folic acid in the body.

Recovorin Tablet Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Leucovorin	₹ 500.00 15mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Recovorin (Leucovorin) from Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Leucovorin

Leucovorin(Wellcovorin) generic Recovorin is a folic acid analog, prescribed for reducing the toxic effects of methotrexate. It works by replacing folic acid in the body.
More Info about Leucovorin

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Recovorin may be prescribed

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Chemotherapy

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Colorectal Cancer

Drug Toxicity

Hodgkins Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

IM/IV/PO- The recommended dose is 15 mg (10 mg/m²) every 6 hours.

Side effects of Recovorin

Diarrhea, severe allergic reactions like rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing.

How to use Recovorin?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle. It also comes as a tablet to take by mouth.

When Should Recovorin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with anemia (B12 deficiency) and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Recovorin

Caution needed for patients with history of blood problems, pleural effusion, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Other Precautions for Recovorin

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Recovorin

Store in refrigerated conditions (2 to 8°C), protect from light and heat.

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