Rescuvolin 15mg, 50mg Tablets, Powder for Injection
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Antidote to folic acid antagonists like methotrexate.
Dosage (summary)
Administer 75 mg IV within 12 hours of methotrexate, then 12 mg IM every 6 hours for 4 doses.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Enhances toxicity of fluorouracil
- May increase seizures with barbiturates
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to folinic acid
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Stomach and bowel complaints
Common side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Seizures
- Gastrointestinal complaints
Counselling Points
- Take as soon as possible after methotrexate overdose
- Monitor plasma methotrexate levels
Serious warnings
- Not for pernicious anemia treatment
- Neurological damage may occur
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