Citrovorum factor
| Citrovorum factor | |
|---|---|
| Term | Citrovorum factor |
| Short definition | Citrovorum factor - (pronounced) (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 | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Citrovorum factor - (pronounced) (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
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