Description
Composition Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate (15mg)
Primary Use Harmful effects of methotrexate
Medicine Overview of Biovorin Injection
Uses of Biovorin Injection
Biovorin 15mg Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate. It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.
Biovorin Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting.
How to use Biovorin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Biovorin Injection works
Biovorin 15mg Injection works by protecting healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate while allowing it to enter and kill cancer cells.
Biovorin Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Biovorin Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Biovorin 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Biovorin 15mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Biovorin 15mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Biovorin 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Biovorin 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Biovorin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Biovorin 15mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
