Uses, Side Effects, of Recovorin 50mg Injection 5ml

Recoboline 50 mg injections are used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (an anticancer drug). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.

Recoboline 50 mg injection is given as a slow injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will determine how much and how often you need to take it. This depends on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor told you. Incorrect or overdose can cause very serious side effects.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this drug. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned or feel serious about these. There may be ways to reduce or prevent them. Regular blood tests are required to check serum levels of blood cells and methotrexate in the blood. Before taking , tell your doctor if you have seizures, liver or kidney problems, or if you are taking medication to treat the infection. Many other medicines affect or may affect this medicine. Therefore, tell your medical team about all the medicines you are using, especially phenytoin for seizures. To be safe, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Recovorin 50mg Injection 5ml

• Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

Medicinal Benefits Recovorin 50mg Injection 5ml

A 50 mg injection of Recovorin helps protect the body's cells from the harmful effects of the anticancer drug methotrexate. It is a type of B vitamin that is given after taking methotrexate for 24 hours. This has anti-cancer effects on methotrexate and prevents other side effects such as anemia.

Side Effects of Recovorin 50mg Injection 5ml

Most side effects do not require medical attention and disappear as your body adapts to the drug. Contact your doctor if they persist, or if you are worried about them

• Injection site reaction (pain, swelling, redness)

Directions for Use Recovorin 50mg Injection 5ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Do not manage it yourself.

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. What is Recovorin 50mg Injection used for? Recovorin 50mg Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer chemotherapy medication) when methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Recovorin 50mg Injection is also used to treat people who have accidentally received an overdose of methotrexate or similar medications. It is also used for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency and when oral therapy is not feasible.

Q2. What is megaloblastic anemia? Anemia is a blood disorder in which the number of red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen is lower than normal. As a result, your tissues and organs are not getting enough oxygen. Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by very large red blood cells and a decrease in the number of these red blood cells. Megaloblastic anemia is usually caused by vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.

Q3. How long does it take for the Recovorin 50mg injection to work? Recoboline 50 mg injections begin to act on the body within 5 minutes of administration. However, this may differ in terms of dosage, the patient receiving the drug, and the response to treatment.

Q4. What laboratory tests were performed before or during treatment with Recovorin 50 mg injection? The doctor will order a blood test to check serum methotrexate levels (in the case of methotrexate chemotherapy or overdose) to determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment with 50 mg of recovorin. A complete blood count is also prescribed to monitor red blood cell counts (in the case of megaloblastic anemia). Along with this, your calcium levels will also be monitored in order to prevent hypercalcemia (excess calcium) since Recovorin 50mg Injection contains calcium.