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View Post: Leucovorin Injection - Bulletin
29 Oct 2009
There is potential for dosing errors when interchanging leucovorin and levoleucovorin (Fusilev). The dose of levoleucovorin (Fusilev) is one-half the dose of racemic leucovorin injection (e.g., levoleucovorin [Fusilev] 7.5 mg = racemic ...
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View Post: Feraheme approved for treatment of iron deficiency anemia - MPR
1 Jul 2009
Leucovorin injection shortage. November 20, 2008. Teva and Bedford have announced a shortage of leucovorin calcium powder for injection due to manufacturing delays. Bayer discontinues Nimotop. November 03, 2008 ...
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View Post: News Article : Drug Shortage Broaches Ethics of Buying in Excess
27 Mar 2009 by Cheryl A. Thompson  
FDA has publicly stated that the shortage is due to manufacturing delays at one of the two makers of leucovorin injection for the U.S. market (see sidebar) and increased demand at the other. Robert Musick, vice president of pharmacy ...
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View Post: Brain Cancer Clinical Trial: Intercontinental Multidisciplinary ...
15 Nov 2009
Group 3 will receive leucovorin by vein over 15 minutes, at 42 hours after the start of the methotrexate dose, and then every 6 hours until methotrexate is no longer in the body. If your white blood cell counts become low, you may (if needed) receive filgrastim as an injection below the skin. Study Visits: The study visits will follow a standard schedule for tests and procedures that are done in connection with chemotherapy. At least once a week, the following tests and ...
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View Post: Leucovorin shortage easing
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View Post: ANCO Online ListServ: ASCO, ASH, & CMS News
11 Jan 2009 by Jose Luis Gonzalez, ANCO Executive Director  
Leucovorin Calcium Monograph. Available at ASHP Web site. ASHP Bulletin, Leucovorin Injection (Drug Shortages). Available at www.ASHP.org. ASCO will be hosting a national audioconference on Adapting to Changes in Medicare for 2009 on ...
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View Post: drug shortages: resolved drug shortages: leucovorin calcium ...
27 Apr 2009 by fee  
drug shortages: resolved drug shortages: leucovorin calcium solution for injection mon, 27 apr 2009 11:35:00 -0500. resolved drug shortages: leucovorin calcium solution for injection, see related information section ...
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View Post: C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition » Archive » Leucovorin Shortage Update
23 Mar 2009 by Kate Murphy  
Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder 350mg is available for allocation; additional lots will be available in late-March. Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder 100mg AND Leucovorin Calcium solution for Injection 500mg/50mL will be ...
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