Litocar Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Medigen Life Sciences
Active Ingredient	Levo-carnitine (1000mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Amino acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class	Amino acids
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	322

FAQ

Does warfarin have any effect on Litocar?

In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Litocar may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Litocar, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.

Is Litocar a steroid?

Litocar 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.

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.

What if you forget to take Litocar?

If you miss a dose of Litocar, consult your doctor.

Litocar Injection Reviews

Litocar 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.

Litocar 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.

Litocar 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 Litocar 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 Litocar Injection

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

Benefits of Litocar 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. Litocar 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 Litocar Injection

Carnitine deficiency

Litocar Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Litocar. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Litocar is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Litocar may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Litocar 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}

Litocar 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.

Driving ^SAFE

Litocar does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Litocar should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Litocar 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.