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Medicines GlucarpidaseQuestion & answer

Glucarpidase · Medicine question

Does it replace folinic acid rescue?

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

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Answer

No. Folinic acid remains necessary, although its administration must be coordinated with glucarpidase.

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