folinic acid

American

[foh-lin-ik] / foʊˈlɪn ɪk /

noun

Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

a crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 20 H 23 N 7 O 7 , produced by fermentation or derived from folic acid, used in medicine in the treatment of certain anemias.

Etymology

Origin of folinic acid

First recorded in 1945–50; fol(ic) + -in ² + -ic

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folinic acid

The charity says the suggestion that folate may improve some symptoms comes from trials of a cancer drug known as leucovorin or folinic acid.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

Some research has shown that unlike regular folic acid, folinic acid can more easily cross the blood brain barrier and address a deficiency of the vitamin.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

Also known as folinic acid, leucovorin is a form of the B vitamin folate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025

She was advised to immediately stop taking methotrexate and Enbrel and begin high doses of folinic acid, which counters the effects of methotrexate.

From Washington Post ● May 14, 2022

The drug Dr. Sullivan and his colleagues chose was Methotrexate, because it has a handy, harmless and effective antagonist in folinic acid, also known as CF, for citrovorum factor.

From Time Magazine Archive

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