Question 1

what are leucovorin injections used for?

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Leucovorin injection: "Leucovorin calcium rescue is indicated after high-dose methotrexate therapy in osteosarcoma. Leucovorin calcium is also indicated to diminish the toxicity and counteract the effects of impaired methotrexate elimination and of inadvertent overdosages of folic acid antagonists.
Leucovorin calcium is indicated in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency when oral therapy &gt;

Question 2

who should not use leucovorin injections?

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Leucovorin injection: "Leucovorin is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias secondary to the lack of vitamin B12. A hematologic remission may occur while neurologic manifestations continue to progress."  See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/leucovorin-injection.html

Question 3

do you need a prescription for leucovorin injections?

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Leucovorin: The injection is prescribed. See:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a608038.html

Question 4

how effective are leucovorin injections for treating colon cancer?

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Not anti tumor: Leukovorum is used as an adjuvant or modifier of single or combinations of chemotherapeutic agents. It helps to  prevent the toxic side effects of a number of chemotherapeutic agents including  methotrexate. It  also can be used to treat  anemia caused by a lack of folic acid. It is added to combination of drugs employed in the  supportive care of patients with colon cancer but does not have anticancer effects on diseases such as colon cancer, .

Question 5

should cytoxan, fludara, (fludarabine) leucovorin be taken together or only one of them at a time during chemotherapy?

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Not a common combo: This is not a common combination of agents. What is being treated?

Question 6

i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 7

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 8

need advice on asthma medication ?

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Many types...: Bronchodilators such as albuterol (Ventolin) or levalbuterol (Xopenex) enlarge the diameter of the airways to help air flow and mucus come out of the lungs. Patients with cough-variant asthma, exercise-induced asthma, or regular asthma also use steroid inhalers (such as Flovent) to reduce swelling, mucus, and "sensitivity" in the airways. Singulair is an another medication that can be used.

Question 9

why am i depressed while on medication?

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Approaching: depression wi multiple modalities is best. There are many
things you can do for depression.  Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home. Work to get 8 hours or &gt; of sleep per night &amp; eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.  Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns. Don't just read it - DO IT!

Question 10

are ther new medications forms on the horizon?

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Several: Now that we have studies showing that long-term benefits for interferons and Copaxone are likely minimal at best, and that 60% of pts do not do well by 2 yrs, we are starting to see the emergence of far more potent meds.  Gilenya and tysabri (natalizumab) are here.  Tecfedera is close, lemtrada by end of year.  Daclizumab, ocrelizumab, the newer s-1-p drugs being looked at.  Even new drug for spasticity.

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