Leucovorin
Definition
Leucovorin (also known as Wellcovorin and citrovorum factor) is a drug that can be used either to protect healthy cells from chemotherapy or to enhance the anti-cancer effect of chemotherapy.
Purpose
Leucovorin is most often used in cancer patients who are taking either methotrexate or fluorouracil chemotherapy. Methotrexate is used to treat a wide range of cancers including breast cancer, head and neck cancers, acute...
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