Levoleucovorin Intravenous and Rayos

• 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: prednisone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Rayos, Sterapred, Deltasone

Rayos (prednisone) is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the body, and also suppresses your immune system.

Rayos is used to treat many different conditions such as hormonal disorders, skin diseases, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, allergic conditions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, eye diseases, lung diseases, asthma, tuberculosis, blood cell disorders, kidney disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant rejection, swelling from a brain tumor or injury.

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