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Leucovorin Injection Active Ingredients: Leucovorin Injection Representative Names: Wellcovorin Injection What is leucovorin injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with leucovorin? What side effects may I notice from receiving leucovorin? What should I watch for while taking leucovorin? Where can I keep my medicine? What is leucovorin injection? (Back to top) LEUCOVORIN (Wellcovorin®) helps to prevent or treat some of the harmful effects of certain medicines, including methotrexate. Leucovorin can also treat certain kinds of anemia (low blood counts). Leucovorin may also be given with a chemotherapy medicine, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat colon cancer. Generic leucovorin injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •pernicious anemia or any other type of anemia •vitamin B12 deficiency •an unusual or allergic reaction to leucovorin, folic acid, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Leucovorin is for injection into a muscle, or for slow injection into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with leucovorin? (Back to top) •barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures •phenytoin Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving leucovorin? (Back to top) Leucovorin has few side effects; they include: •difficulty breathing •skin rash, or itching What should I watch for while taking leucovorin? (Back to top) Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you receive leucovorin with 5-fluorouracil, 5-FU, you may experience more side effects due to the 5-FU. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you notice diarrhea or mouth sores that do not get better or get worse. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic setting. You will not store this medicine at home. Last Updated:02/15/2000 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.