Medicine details
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Name | Envitor |
Dosage | Tablet |
Generic Name | Levocarnitine |
Classes |
Nutritional Supplement |
Diseases |
Low Carnitine Metabolic Disorder |
Company | Opsonin Pharma Limited |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 330 mg |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 30 |
Price per pack | ৳ 150.60 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 132.53 |
Package unit | 10 tabs strip |
Price per unit | ৳ 5.02 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 4.42 |
Discount | 0 |
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Remarks |
Levocarnitine
Levocarnitine is an amino acid derivative and a nutritional supplement. Levocarnitine plays a vital role in the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are metabolized to produce energy. It helps in the breakdown of fats and their conversion into usable energy.
- Levocarnitine is indicated as a nutritional supplement to treat or prevent carnitine deficiency, which may occur due to certain medical conditions or as a result of specific medications.
- It is also used as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary systemic carnitine deficiency and secondary carnitine deficiency syndromes.
- Adults: The recommended oral dosage for adults is 990 mg two or three times a day using the 330 mg tablets, depending on clinical response.
- Infants and children: The recommended oral dosage for infants and children is between 50 and 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses, with a maximum of 3 g/day. Dosage should begin at 50 mg/kg/day. The exact dosage will depend on clinical response.
The following side effects may occur with levocarnitine-
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Body odor (fishy odor)
- Muscle weakness
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Renal Impairment: Caution should be exercised in patients with impaired renal function as Levocarnitine is excreted primarily by the kidneys. Dosage adjustments may be necessary in such cases.
- Pregnancy and Lactation: The safety of Levocarnitine during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well-established. Consult a healthcare professional before using it in these conditions.
- Drug Interactions: Levocarnitine may interact with certain medications, especially anticoagulants and thyroid hormones. Discuss all the medications you are taking with your healthcare provider.
- Allergic Reactions: Patients with a known hypersensitivity to Levocarnitine should avoid its use.
Contraindication
None known.
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None known.