Levocarnitine Information

Levocarnitine is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The correct dosage of Levocarnitine 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Levocarnitine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Levocarnitine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Levocarnitine's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Levocarnitine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levocarnitine related warnings section.

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

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levocarnitine is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Levocarnitine Benefits
Levocarnitine Side Effects
Levocarnitine Contraindications

Levocarnitine Benefits & Uses

Levocarnitine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Levocarnitine 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

Levocarnitine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levocarnitine is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Peripheral Edema
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased blood pressure
Increased Calcium Level in Blood

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Paresthesia
Cough
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Diarrhoea
Headache
Vertigo
Pharyngitis
Infection
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Levocarnitine Related Warnings

Is the use of Levocarnitine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Levocarnitine.

Mild
Is the use of Levocarnitine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Kidneys?

Levocarnitine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Liver?

Levocarnitine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Heart?

Levocarnitine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levocarnitine with Other Drugs

Levocarnitine 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

Levocarnitine Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Levocarnitine

Is this Levocarnitine habit forming or addictive?

Levocarnitine is not addictive in nature.

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

Levocarnitine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Levocarnitine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Levocarnitine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Levocarnitine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levocarnitine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Levocarnitine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocarnitine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Levocarnitine with alcohol.

Unknown