Levoleucovorin Intravenous and Paraplatin

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

Levoleucovorin injection is used as an antidote to the harmful effects of methotrexate (a cancer medicine) that is given in high doses in patients with bone cancer (osteosarcoma). It is also used to treat overdosage of certain medicines. Levoleucovorin acts the same way in the body as folic acid (vitamin B9).

Levoleucovorin injection is also used in combination with 5-fluorouracil (Adrucil®) to relieve and prevent symptoms of patients with advanced metastatic (cancer that has already spread) cancer of the colon and rectum.

Levoleucovorin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: carboplatin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Paraplatin, CARBOplatin Novaplus

Paraplatin (carboplatin) is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Paraplatin is used together with other cancer medications to treat ovarian cancer.

Paraplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.