The FDA originally approved leucovorin in 1952. This drug is FDA approved to prevent or reduce side effects caused by the chemotherapy agent methotrexate, and is commonly used to enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy agent fluorouracil (5-FU).

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In case of an emergency/overdose