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Leucovorin Calcium Injection

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LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION USP
LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM FOR INJECTION

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Leucovorin is one of several active, chemically reduced derivatives of folic acid. It is useful as an antidote to drugs which act as folic acid antagonists.

Also known as folinic acid, Citrovorum factor, or 5-formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid, this compound has the chemical designation of Calcium N-[p-[[[(6RS)-2-amino-5-formyl-5 ,6,7, 8-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy -6-pteridinyl] methyl]amino]benzoyl] -L-glutamate (1:1). The structural formula of leucovorin calcium is:

C20H21CaN7O7         M.W.=511.51

Brand Name: Leucovorin Calcium Injection
Generic Name: Leucovorin Calcium

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Leucovorin is sometimes used to treat colorectal cancer. Find additional health information on colorectal cancer including other treatment options at WebMD.com.