.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.V_Various.V03A_AllOtherTherapeuticProducts.V03AF03_CalciumFolinate.CalciumFolinate

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name:CalciumFolinate
ATC code:V03AF03
route:intravenous
n-compartments2

Calcium folinate (leucovorin calcium) is a medication used to reduce the toxic effects of folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate. It is also used in combination with 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Calcium folinate is approved and widely used today as a rescue agent in chemotherapy protocols.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers after intravenous administration.

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