leucovorin

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:methotrexate
gptkbp:activities reduces toxicity of methotrexate
gptkbp:appointed_by injection
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Fusilev
gptkb:Leucovorin_Calcium
gptkb:Wellcovorin
gptkbp:clinical_trial enhancing efficacy of fluorouracil
preventing methotrexate toxicity
studied for use in combination therapies
studied for use in high-dose methotrexate regimens
studied for use in pediatric oncology
studied for use in various cancers
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:chemical_compound
extraction from natural sources
gptkbp:contraindication severe renal impairment
hypersensitivity to leucovorin
gptkbp:developed_by folic acid
gptkbp:discovered_by 1950s
gptkbp:dissolved water-soluble
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label leucovorin
gptkbp:ingredients C20 H24 N8 O7 S
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:methotrexate
gptkb:fluorouracil
other folate antagonists
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:software_framework
gptkb:tablet
injection solution
gptkbp:is_known_for folinic acid
gptkbp:manager oral
intravenous
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics excreted in urine
rapidly absorbed
acts as a cofactor in DNA synthesis
widely distributed in tissues
gptkbp:research_areas toxicology
oncology
pharmacology
clinical pharmacology
gptkbp:safety_features generally well tolerated
FDA pregnancy category A
gptkbp:side_effect nausea
allergic reactions
diarrhea
gptkbp:targets gptkb:healthcare_organization
ovarian cancer
gptkbp:type_of 58-05-9
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:healthcare_organization
methotrexate rescue
gptkbp:weight 458.5 g/mol