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Lacarnit Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.
The correct dosage of Lacarnit Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lacarnit Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lacarnit Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Lacarnit Injection's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Lacarnit Injection related warnings talks about Lacarnit Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lacarnit Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lacarnit Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lacarnit Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lacarnit Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lacarnit Injection safe for pregnant women?
Lacarnit rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Lacarnit Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Lacarnit can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lacarnit Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lacarnit on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lacarnit Injection on the Liver?
Lacarnit has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lacarnit Injection on the Heart?
Lacarnit is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacarnit Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lacarnit Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lacarnit Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Lacarnit Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lacarnit Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lacarnit Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lacarnit Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Lacarnit Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacarnit Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lacarnit Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carnitor® (levocarnitine)