Citrovorum factor
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=Citrovorum factor |Short definition=Citrovorum factor - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (sih-troh-VOR-at FAK-ter) form of folic acid used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of colon cancer and anemia and to reduce the toxic effects of the cancer drug methotrexate or other substances that block the effects of folic acid. Citrovorum factor is also being studied in the treatment of other diseases and cancers. |Type=Citrovorum factor - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (sih-troh-VOR-at FAK-ter) form of folic acid used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of colon cancer and anemia and to reduce the toxic effects of the cancer drug methotrexate or other substances that block the effects of folic acid. Citrovorum factor is also being studied in the treatment of other diseases and cancers. It's a type of chemoprotectant and a type of chemosensitizer. Also called folinic acid and leucovorin calcium {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}