Leucovorin Injection

Leucovorin Injection is administered slowly through the veins under the supervision of a doctor The dosage and frequency will be determined by your doctor depending on the purpose of your treatment and may change over time It is important to follow your doctors instructions precisely as taking it incorrectly or taking too much can lead to serious side effects It may take several weeks or months before you notice any benefits so do not stop taking it unless instructed by your doctor Common side effects of this medicine include pain swelling and redness at the injection site If these side effects bother you or appear severe inform your doctor There may be methods of reducing or preventing these reactions Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor your blood cells and the concentration of methotrexate in your blood Before starting treatment inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures liver or kidney problems or if you are taking any medications for infections Many other medicines can interact with this medicine or be affected by it so it is important to inform your healthcare team about all medications you are currently taking especially phenytoin for seizures This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding