CALCIUM FOLINATE, eq. 15mg, folinic acid, tab.
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60000
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300450
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8.2.1 - Cytotoxic medicines
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The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
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CALCIUM FOLINATE
Full Name
Synonim: Folinic acid, calcium leucovorin
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (Complementary List)
Therapeutic Action
Antidote to folate antagonists
Calcium folinate (also known as leucovorin, folinic acid) is a folic acid derivative
Calcium folinate itself has no intrinsic cytotoxic activity
Indications
Prevention of pyrimethamine-induced folinic acid deficiency
Instructions for use
Do not replace folinic acid with folic acid, as this reduces the antiprotozoal activity of pyrimethamine.
Storage
Below 25°C ‐ Protect from sunlight