# Leucovorin Calcium (Leucovorin Calcium)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/leucovorin-calcium
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Leucovorin Calcium?

Leucovorin Calcium is a folic acid analog taken intramuscular. It is prescribed to treat drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, folic acid deficiency, anemia. Across the United States, 2,000 doctors prescribe Leucovorin to approximately 14,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Leucovorin Calcium

## Indications

Leucovorin Calcium is prescribed for several conditions including drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, folic acid deficiency, anemia, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/drug-related-side-effects-and-adverse-reactions)
- [Folic Acid Deficiency](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/folic-acid-deficiency)
- [Anemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anemia)
- [Megaloblastic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/megaloblastic)

## Mechanism of action

protecting healthy cells from the effects of methotrexate or similar medications while allowing methotrexate to enter and kill cancer cells

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: folic acid analogs
- Route of administration: INTRAMUSCULAR

## Common side effects

Contact your doctor or pharmacist for complete side effect information for this medication

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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