Description
Composition Calcium Folinate (50mg)
Primary Use Harmful effects of methotrexate
Medicine Overview of Fastovorin Injection
Uses of Fastovorin Injection
Fastovorin 50mg Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate. It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.
Fastovorin Injection side effects
Common
Side Effect of Fastovorin is Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How to use Fastovorin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fastovorin Injection works
Fastovorin 50mg Injection is a detoxifying medicine in anticancer therapy. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It is also added to some other anticancer medicines such as fluorouracil to help them work better.
Fastovorin Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Fastovorin Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Fastovorin 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Fastovorin 50mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Fastovorin 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Fastovorin 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Fastovorin 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Fastovorin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fastovorin 50mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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