Lenitine Benefits & Uses

Lenitine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Lenitine 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lenitine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lenitine safe for pregnant women?

Lenitine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Lenitine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Lenitine. Immediately discontinue Lenitine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lenitine on the Kidneys?

Lenitine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lenitine on the Liver?

Lenitine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lenitine on the Heart?

Lenitine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lenitine with Other Drugs

Lenitine 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

Lenitine Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Lenitine

Is this Lenitine habit forming or addictive?

Lenitine does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lenitine only as per medical advice.

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

No, Lenitine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lenitine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lenitine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lenitine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lenitine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lenitine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

LENITINE INJECTION 5ML