CARNIJECT
LEVOCARNITINE (CARNITINE) · by RG PHARMA
Composition
Inj: 5 ml, L-Carnitine 200 mg per 1 ml, 1 gm/5ml solution for injection
Indications & Dosage
Primary carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of Metabolism: Adult: Up to 200 mg/kg daily in 2-4 divided doses, max. 3 g per day BY SLOW IV INJECTION: Adult: Up to 100 mg/kg daily in 2-4 divided doses, to be administered over 2-3 min Secondary carnitine deficiency in haemodialysis patients: BY SLOW IV INJ: Adult: Initially 20 mg/kg, to be administered over 2-3 min, after each dialysis session, dosage adjusted according to plasma-carnitine concentration, then (oral) maintenance 1 gm daily
Precautions
Diabetes mellitus, Accumulation of metabolites may occur with chronic oral administration in severe renal impairment. Monitoring of free and acyl carnitine in blood and urine recommended.
Pregnancy
No evidence of harm
Lactation
No evidence of harm
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abnormal skin odour, allergic reactions