folinic acid

Noun

Meaning

folinic acid (uncountable)

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A particular drug used in chemotherapy for cancer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

folic acid pteroylglutamic acid citrovorum factor leucovorin

Examples

Folic acid supplements have little established role in cancer chemotherapy. citation citation There have been cases of severe adverse effects of accidental substitution of folic acid for folinic acid in patients receiving methotrexate cancer chemotherapy. Source: Internet

It is important for anyone receiving methotrexate to follow medical advice on the use of folic or folinic acid supplements. Source: Internet

The supplement of folinic acid in patients undergoing methotrexate treatment is to give cells dividing less rapidly enough folate to maintain normal cell functions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

folimycin folinate folinerin Folino folio folio knife