Carnisafe 100mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Levo-carnitine (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassAmino acids
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassAmino acids
User Rating4.8
User Reviews560

FAQ

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Is Carnisafe 100mg a steroid?
Carnisafe 100mg 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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Does warfarin have any effect on Carnisafe 100mg?
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnisafe 100mg may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnisafe 100mg, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
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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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What if you forget to take Carnisafe Injection?
If you miss a dose of Carnisafe 100mg, consult your doctor.
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Carnisafe 100mg Injection Reviews

Carnisafe 100mg belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improves the efficiency of body function.

Carnisafe 100mg is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this at home. It may cause injection site reactions like pain, swelling, redness that are generally mild and temporary.

Carnisafe 100mg is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and reactions at the site of injection such as swelling, redness, and pain. Your doctor may 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 Carnisafe 100mg 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 Carnisafe 100mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Carnisafe 100mg Injection

  • In Carnitine deficiency: Carnitine deficiency can lead to many problems such as muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with heart (such as heart enlargement), liver or brain (encephalopathy), confusion etc. Carnisafe 100mg contains amino acids that are very important for the normal growth and development of the internal organs, muscles and nerves. It helps to maintain normal functioning of the internal organs and maintains nerve conduction too. It has a major role in the generation of energy in our body, regulation of mood, healing and repair of damaged tissues and keeping our skin, nails and hair healthy.

Uses of Carnisafe 100mg Injection

  • Carnitine deficiency

Carnisafe 100mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnisafe 100mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnisafe 100mg 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.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnisafe 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnisafe 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  SAFE
Carnisafe 100mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnisafe 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Carnisafe 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnisafe 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly during levocarnitine treatment.
  • Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients. 

References

  1. Mayo Clinic. Levocarnitine.
  2. Levo-carnitine. Bedford, Ohio: Ben Venue laboratries; 2000.
  3. Levocarnitine [Prescribing Information]. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; 2023.

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