CALCIUM FOLINATE EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA

Application

Calcium folinate offsets the effects of folic acid antagonists that act by binding dihydrofolate reductase and blocking the conversion of folic acid to tetrahydrofolate. In medicine, calcium folinate is used after treatment with methotrexate to reduce the toxicity of the methotrexate. Calcium folinate is also used to enhance the cytotoxic effect of 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of cancer.

Caution

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. Calcium folinate (CF) is a folic acid derivative. It is a naturally occurring compound that has a vital role in various metabolic pathways. Calcium folinate (CF) drug is also used in the treatment of anemia, during pregnancy.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 110 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.