Es LC Injection

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 16 Sep 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Es LC Injection is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used to treat overdose of methotrexate.

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1/2

5 ml Injection

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Prescription

required

Cold stored

Stored between 2-8°C

General Information

Contains

Calcium Leucovorin (50mg)

Marketer

Esperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Es LC Injection is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) are common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in blood.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Es LC Injection

Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate

Benefits of Es LC Injection

Prevention of Harmful effects of methotrexate
Es LC Injection helps protect the body cells against the harmful effects of methotrexate, an anti-cancer medicine. It is a form of vitamin B that is given after 24 hours of methotrexate administration. This makes sure that methotrexate has achieved its anti-cancer effects and also, Es LC Injection will prevent the other side effects such as anemia.

Side effects of Es LC Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Es LC

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Es LC Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Es LC Injection works

Es LC Injection is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Es LC Injection to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.
Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Es LC Injection may counteract the antiepileptic effects.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Es LC Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Es LC Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Es LC Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Es LC Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Es LC Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Es LC Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Es LC Injection used for?

Es LC Injection is used to prevent harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer chemotherapy medication) when methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Es LC Injection is also used to treat people who have accidentally received an overdose of methotrexate or similar medications. It is also used for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency and when oral therapy is not feasible.

What is megaloblastic anemia?

Anemia is a blood disorder in which the number of red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen is lower than usual. As a result, your tissues and organs don’t get enough oxygen. Megaloblastic anemia is a form of anemia characterized by very large red blood cells and a decrease in the number of those cells. Usually, megaloblastic anemia is due to vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency. How long does it take for Es LC Injection to work?

How long does it take for Es LC Injection to work?

Es LC Injection starts acting on the body within 5 minutes of administration. However, this might vary with respect to dosage, the patient receiving the drug, and response to treatment.

What are some of the laboratory tests conducted before or during the treatment with Es LC Injection?

Your doctor will prescribe blood tests to check your levels of serum methotrexate concentration (in case of methotrexate chemotherapy or overdose) to determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment with Es LC Injection. You will also be prescribed a complete blood count to monitor the number of red blood cells (in case of megaloblastic anemia). Along with this, your calcium levels will also be monitored in order to prevent hypercalcemia (excess calcium) since Es LC Injection contains calcium.

What measures should be taken to ensure the prompt excretion of methotrexate during treatment with Es LC Injection?

Maintenance of urine output above 2,500 mL/24hr in adults by increasing oral or intravenous fluids 12 hours before and for 36 hours after the end of methotrexate infusion. To monitor alkalinization of urine (this enhances drug excretion) so that the urinary pH is greater than 7.0 before methotrexate infusion. Foods, drinks, and drugs that may increase urinary acidity should be avoided during the therapy. Finally, blood methotrexate concentration should be measured at least 24, 48, and 72 hours after the initiation of the methotrexate infusion.

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Chemical Class

Glutamic acid Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Cytoprotective agents- methotrexate

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Marketer details

Name: Esperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd
Address: Gundecha Enclave, 4BA, 4th, Khairani Rd, Saki Naka, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Es LC Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Es LC Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Es LC Injection

Benefits of Es LC Injection

Side effects of Es LC Injection

How to use Es LC Injection

How Es LC Injection works

All substitutes for Es LC Injection

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Leucovorin Injection

Leucorin 50mg Injection

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Leutro 50mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Es LC Injection used for?

What is megaloblastic anemia?

How long does it take for Es LC Injection to work?

What are some of the laboratory tests conducted before or during the treatment with Es LC Injection?

What measures should be taken to ensure the prompt excretion of methotrexate during treatment with Es LC Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

i am hypothyroid. i take thyronorm 75mcg every morning in empty stomach. is there any ayurvedic treatment so that my thyroid gland become normal and i dont have to tablet throughout my life

skin rash es on whole body and spots like pimple due to rash es many scratch on under arm. swelling on rash area. rash and scratch occurs tremedously

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