The purpose of the leucovorin (folinic acid) is to:
a. Rescue healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate
b. Improve R.T.'s nutritional status by supplementing vitamin intake
c. Reduce the incidence of renal failure associated with methotrexate
d. Help the methotrexate be more effective by inhibiting cancer cell mitosis
a
Leucovorin is given after administration of methotrexate to "rescue" or protect the normal cells,
causing them to be able to continue replication and development.
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