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Leucovorin 15mg Injection

Leucovorin 15mg Injection is administered slowly into veins with the supervision of a doctor Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and frequency of administration based on your condition which may change over time It is important to follow your doctors instructions precisely as taking this medication incorrectly or in excessive amounts can result in severe side effects The benefits of this medication may take several weeks or months to become apparent so it is important not to stop taking it unless instructed by your doctor Common side effects of this medication include pain swelling and redness at the injection site If these side effects are bothersome or appear severe inform your doctor There may be methods to reduce or prevent these symptoms Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor your blood cells and the concentration of serum methotrexate in your blood Before taking this medication inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures liver or kidney problems or if you are taking any medications for treating infections This medication can interact with many other drugs so it is important to inform your healthcare team about all the medications you are currently using especially phenytoin for seizures This medication is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

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