Es LC Injection

Explore detailed information about Es LC Injection, a medication containing Calcium Leucovorin (50mg) from the trusted Esperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Es LC Injection can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 325
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Calcium Leucovorin (50mg)
Brand: Esperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd
Uses: Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

Description

Es LC Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine)
It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate
Es LC Injection is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor
Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this medicine
If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in blood.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures
To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Es LC Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Es LC Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Es LC Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Es LC Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Es LC Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Es LC Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Cytoprotective agents- methotrexate
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Glutamic acid Derivatives

Uses of Es LC Injection

In Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate Es LC Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine
It is a form of vitamin B that is given after 24 hours of methotrexate administration
This makes sure that methotrexate has achieved its anti-cancer effects and also, Es LC Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Es LC 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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