Drug details

Leucovorin Calcium (leucovorin calcium tablets)

type of Antidotes, Other, Rescue Agents Chemotherapy

Leucovorin Calcium is a form of folic acid used to reduce the side effects of large doses or accidental overdose of medications that can reduce the effects of folic acid in the body. These medications include methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim, and others. Leucovorin Calcium is available in generic form. Many people using Leucovorin Calcium do not have serious side effects.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• severe dizziness
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and

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

• Adrucil (fluorouracil injection)