Calcium Folinate
Indication
Calcium folinate is indicated:
- to diminish the toxicity and counteract the action of folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate in cytotoxic therapy and overdose in adults and children. In cytotoxic therapy, this procedure is commonly known as “calcium folinate rescue”.
- in combination with 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of metastasized colorectal carcinoma.
Composition
Calcium Folinate 50 mg
Package
1 vial of 5 ml
Dosage Forms
ATC Classification
V03A
Warning
Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Safe if Prescribed
This item is safe for use while operating heavy machinery.
Pregnancy
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during pregnancy has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Safe if Prescribed
This item is safe for use during lactation.
Dosage
For All Ages
For intravenous and intramuscular administration only. In the case of intravenous administration, no more than 160 mg of calcium folinate should be injected per minute due to the calcium content of the solution.