Generic name:levoleucovorin [ LEE-voe-LOO-koe-voe-rin ]
Drug class:Antidotes
What is Khapzory?
Khapzory is used to treat or prevent toxic effects of methotrexate in people who have received methotrexate to treat bone cancer.
Khapzory is also used to treat or prevent toxic effects of methotrexate in people whose bodies do not eliminate methotrexate properly after the drug is metabolized. This medicine may also be used to treat toxic effects of an overdose or methotrexate or certain other medications.
Khapzory is also used in combination chemotherapy with fluorouracil to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Khapzory should not be used to treat anemia that is caused by a lack of vitamin B12.
Khapzory may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Khapzory if you are allergic to Khapzory, folic acid, or folinic acid.
If possible, before you receive Khapzory, tell your doctor or caregivers if you have:
kidney disease; or
if you are dehydrated.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
