Comparing Leucovorin vs Levoleucovorin
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Prescribed for Methotrexate Overdosage, Colorectal Cancer, Folic Acid Antagonist Overdose, Anemia - Megaloblastic, Methotrexate Rescue, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis,... View more |
Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer, Methotrexate Overdosage, Methotrexate Rescue. levoleucovorin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Side Effects |
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See the full leucovorin side effects document. |
See the full levoleucovorin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all leucovorin prices |
View all levoleucovorin prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Wellcovorin | Fusilev, Khapzory | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1 hour |
6.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 27 drugs are known to interact with leucovorin:
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A total of 24 drugs are known to interact with levoleucovorin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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February 08, 1980 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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