Atralin Gel and Levoleucovorin Calcium

• Generic Name: tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Atralin, Altreno, Avita, Refissa, Renova, Retin-A, Tretinoin Emollient Topical, Retin A Micro Gel, Retisol-A, Stie Vaa, Stie Vaa Forte, Stievaa, Vitinoin, Altinac, Tretin-X, Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Renova Pump, Retin-A Micro Microsphere Pump, Tretinoin Microsphere

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied tretinoin. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Generic Name: levoleucovorin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fusilev, Khapzory

IV rescue therapy after high-dose methotrexate therapy (to control the duration of exposure of sensitive cells to methotrexate) for treatment of osteosarcoma (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Antidote to diminish the toxicity and counteract the effects of unintentional overdosage of methotrexate (e.g., resulting from impaired elimination) and other folic acid antagonists (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

In combination with fluorouracil for the palliative treatment of advanced-stage colorectal cancer.

Has been studied for treatment of advanced-stage colorectal cancer in combination with fluorouracil and other agents (i.e., irinotecan, oxaliplatin). However, use in such combination regimens not fully established.

Manufacturer states that levoleucovorin should not be used for the treatment of pernicious anemia and megaloblastic anemias secondary to lack of vitamin B12; such use may alleviate hematologic manifestations while allowing neurologic complications to progress.