Leucovorin

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Leucovorin during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

It is a compound of folinic acid (vitamin B complex). Also used for deintoxication of certain cystostatic drugs.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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+3 #2 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient) 2018-06-26 01:56
I have been taking methotrexate followed 24 hours later by leucovorin calcium oral. Have not experienced side effects of methotrexate by using this combination.
+3 #1 Reviewer: dj darroo, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-05-14 08:49
part of mycoplasma protocol along with dapsone i take folinic acid aka leucovorin calcium to help with side effects. its really expensive but it works based on my genetics aswell it could be useful for mthfr mutation 1298c

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