Generic Carnitor

Description

Active Ingredient

The main active component of this medication is Levocarnitine, which is an amino acid derivative. It facilitates long-chain fatty acid entry into mitochondria, delivering substrate for oxidation and subsequent energy production. Fatty acids are utilized as an energy substrate in all tissues except the brain. Carnitor is not expected to harm an unborn baby.

Indications

Medication is a diet supplement used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine. Carnitine is a substance made in the body from meat and dairy products. Carnitor helps the body use certain chemicals for energy and to keep you in good health. Low blood levels of carnitine may occur in people whose bodies cannot properly use carnitine from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs. Carnitine levels that are too low can cause liver, heart, and muscle problems. The form of levocarnitine taken orally is not recommended for treating people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease.

Action Mechanism

Carnitine deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy and causes a variety of symptoms including severe brain dysfunction i.e. encephalopathy, a weakened and enlarged heart i.e. cardiomyopathy, muscle weakness, confusion, vomiting, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Levocarnitine-composed medicine Carnitor corrects low carnitine levels and reverses symptoms of carnitine deficiency.

Dosages

This effective medicine is available for oral consumption and in dosage as mentioned below:

• 330 mg: It is to be taken with or just after meals to lessen stomach upset. If you are taking more than 1 dose a day, take the doses at evenly spaced times throughout the day exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Common Side Effects

• Vomiting
• Nausea

Note

This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

FAQ

• What is Carnitor?

Carnitor is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy. Carnitor is used to treat carnitine deficiency.

• What is to be taken care of before taking Carnitor medicine?

To make sure Carnitor is safe for consumption, inform the doctor in case of: kidney disease (or while being on dialysis); a history of seizures; or in case of you use a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven) and having routine “INR” or prothrombin time tests.

• How should be Carnitor taken?

Measure liquid medicine with the dosage syringe provided, with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. Carnitor should be taken at evenly spaced intervals every 3 or 4 hours. This medicine does the job best in case of consuming a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal.

• What is to be avoided while taking Carnitor?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

• What other drugs affect Carnitor?

Drugs that might interact with levocarnitine might include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.