Levomefolic acid
- Generic Name
- Levomefolic acid
- Brand Names
- Beyaz 28 Day, EnBrace HR, EnLyte, Safyral 28 Day, Tydemy 28 Day, Yaz Plus
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H25N7O6
- CAS Number
- 31690-09-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8S95DH25XC
- Background
Levomefolic acid (INN) is the metabolite of folic acid (Vitamin B9) and it is a predominant active form of folate found in foods and in the blood circulation, accounting for 98% of folates in human plasma . It is transported across the membranes including the blood-brain barrier into various tissues where it plays an essential role in the DNA synthesis, cyst...
- Indication
For the treatment and prevention of folate deficiency and for use as an antidote against folic acid antagonists. Contained in oral contraceptives to reduce the risk of neural tube defects arising from folic acid deficiency for pregnant women who conceived during use or shortly after the discontinuation of the product. Being studied for use as a treatment for...
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Nutritional supplementation
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