Drug details

Fusilev (levoleucovorin injection)

type of Antidotes, Other

Fusilev (levoleucovorin) is a derivative of folic acid indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and bone cancer (after methotrexate therapy).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• loss of appetite
• upset stomach
• numbness or tingling
• weakness
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth
• tired feeling
• hair loss, or
• mild skin rash.
  

The following drugs are related to Fusilev, either as a replacement or used together:

• Proleukin (aldesleukin for injection)
• Campath (alemtuzumab)
• Zyloprim (allopurinol)
• Hexalen (altretamine)
• Emend Capsules (aprepitant capsules)
• Trisenox (arsenic trioxide injection)
• BiCNU (carmustine)
• Blenoxane (bleomycin sulfate injection)
• Velcade (bortezomib)
• Busulfex (busulfan)
• Myleran Tablets (busulfan tablets)
• Xeloda (capecitabine)