LACARNIT INJECTION contains Levocarnitine, which belongs to the group of medicines called amino acid derivatives. It is used to manage levocarnitine deficiency. Levocarnitine deficiency can occur as a result of a congenital deficiency, various metabolic disorders, end-stage kidney disease and haemodialysis management.
The symptoms of levocarnitine deficiency may include muscle weakness (muscles of the hips, shoulders, neck, jaw, and even heart muscles), fatigue, low blood sugar, stomach pain, growth retardation, brain function defects, etc.
Before recommending LACARNIT INJECTION, your doctor may want you to take blood tests to check for the existing amount of levocarnitine in circulation to determine the correct dosage for you. LACARNIT INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a history of fits or severely compromised renal function.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use LACARNIT INJECTION with caution; therefore, consult your doctor before taking. The most common side effects of taking LACARNIT INJECTION are vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and an abnormal fish-like body odour (fish-like smell). Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
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