Recovorin

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Recovorin Information

Recovorin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia. Other than this, Recovorin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Recovorin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Recovorin include Swelling, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Recovorin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Recovorin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Recovorin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Recovorin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Recovorin contraindications section.

Besides this, Recovorin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Recovorin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.


Recovorin Benefits & Uses

Recovorin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Recovorin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 5 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 5 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 5 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 5 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Colorectal Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 5 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 5 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Colorectal Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 5 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 5 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Recovorin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Recovorin safe for pregnant women?


    Recovorin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Recovorin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Recovorin safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Recovorin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Recovorin on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Recovorin on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Recovorin on the Liver?


    Recovorin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Recovorin on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Recovorin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate

Severe Interaction of Recovorin with Other Drugs

Recovorin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Recovorin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Recovorin unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Recovorin

  • Is this Recovorin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Recovorin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Recovorin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Recovorin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Recovorin in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Recovorin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Recovorin


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Recovorin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Recovorin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Recovorin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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