Leutro 50mg Injection

Short Description

Leutro 50mg Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) and treat overdose of methotrexate.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Leutro 50mg 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leutro 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Leutro 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Leutro 50mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Phenytoin

Leutro 50mg Injection is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.

You have been prescribed Leutro 50mg Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate. Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time it may counteract the effect of methotrexate. Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Leutro 50mg Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.