Introduction to Carnicept Injection
Carnicept Injection is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.
Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.
How Carnicept Injection Works?
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
How To Use Carnicept Injection
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Side Effects Of Carnicept Injection
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
FAQS
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Q. Does warfarin have any effect on Carnicept?
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnicept may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnicept, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
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Q. When can a carnitine deficiency occur?
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
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Q. Is Carnicept a steroid?
Carnicept is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of protein (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
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Safety Advice For Carnicept Injection
check for risk indication explain below.
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnicept Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Carnicept Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Carnicept Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Carnicept Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Carnicept Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnicept Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Carnicept Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnicept Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnicept Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Carnicept Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Carnicept Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Carnicept Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Carnicept Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnicept Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Carnicept Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnicept Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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