Lencar Information

Lencar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The correct dosage of Lencar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Lencar have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lencar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lencar is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lencar related warnings talks about Lencar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lencar contraindications section.

Besides this, Lencar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lencar is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Lencar Benefits & Uses
Lencar Dosage & How to Take
Lencar Side Effects
Lencar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lencar with Other Drugs
Lencar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lencar
Lencar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lencar Benefits & Uses

Lencar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Lencar Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lencar Related Warnings

Is the use of Lencar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lencar.

Mild
Is the use of Lencar safe during breastfeeding?

Lencar may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Lencar, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Lencar.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lencar on the Kidneys?

Lencar rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lencar on the Liver?

Lencar is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lencar on the Heart?

Lencar is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lencar with Other Drugs

Lencar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

Lencar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lencar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Lencar

Is this Lencar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lencar has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Lencar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lencar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lencar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lencar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lencar

There is no information on the effects of taking Lencar with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lencar

Information about the interaction of Lencar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown