There are no specific precautions regarding alcohol consumption with this medication, but consult your healthcare provider.
No specific precautions for liver disease, but consult your healthcare provider.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests may be required.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
There are no specific warnings against driving.
Levo-carnitine (L-carnitine): Transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are oxidized to produce energy. It also transports toxic compounds out of the mitochondria to prevent their accumulation. This is essential for energy production in various tissues, especially in muscles.
Carnitine deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough L-carnitine to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production. Patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those on dialysis, often have low levels of L-carnitine.
Conzo should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Conzo may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Conzo, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Yes, Conzo can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.
Conzo may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Conzo. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.
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.
Conzo 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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