Noun
folinic acid (uncountable)
English Wikipedia has articles on:folinic acid and chemotherapyWikipedia Wikipedia
A particular drug used in chemotherapy for cancer.
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