Leuget 50mg Injection

Leuget 50mg Injection is used to neutralize the harmful effects of methotrexate, a cancer medicine. It contains calcium folinate as an active ingredient. It acts by protecting the healthy cells from the harmful effects of methotrexate.

This will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinic.

Dosage

Overdose

Leuget 50mg Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely to get an overdose of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Leuget 50mg Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Leuget 50mg Injection is a calcium form of vitamin B. Methotrexate (anticancer medicine) will kill the cancer cells. This medicine will protect the healthy cell from getting damaged.

Directions for Use

Leuget 50mg Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Leuget 50mg Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the use of the Leuget 50mg Injection during pregnancy. This medicine should not be used in pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor after assessing the need.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Leuget 50mg Injection while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the use of the Leuget 50mg Injection during breastfeeding. This medicine should not be used in breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor after assessing the need.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Leuget 50mg Injection ?

Leuget 50mg Injection does not affect the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Leuget 50mg Injection?

There is limited information about the effect of alcohol on Leuget 50mg Injection. Talk to your doctor if you consume it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
• You have a history of fits.
• You are an elderly.
• You are on any cancer treating medicine.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to calcium folinate or any other ingredient of Leuget 50mg Injection .
• If you have any kind of anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Bone marrow failure
• Inflammation of gut or mouth

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Leuget 50mg Injection works or Leuget 50mg Injection itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor of medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Especially taking medicines such as antibiotics, medicine to treat a brain-related disorder or any other medicine that acts by inhibiting folic acid.

Storage and disposal

• Store Leuget 50mg Injection in a cool and dry place as recommended on the cartoon.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does it take for Leuget 50mg Injection to work?

Leuget 50mg Injection starts showing its action immediately after giving it. However, the duration may vary depending on the dose, severity, type of cancer and other cancer medicines used along with Leuget 50mg Injection .

What is the composition of Leuget 50mg Injection ?

Leuget 50mg Injection contains calcium folinate as the active ingredient. It is a calcium form of vitamin B or folic acid.