L-carnitine Pharmacology

L-carnitine

About L-carnitine

Dietary supplement, Amino acid derivative, Antioxidant.

Mechanism of Action of L-carnitine

Carnitine is an essential co-factor of fatty acid metabolism in the heart, liver, and skeletal muscle. It is normally synthesised in the liver, brain, and kidneys in sufficient quantities to meet human requirements. It is an antioxidant. It protects neurons from damage caused by super oxide radicals.

Pharmacokinets of L-carnitine

Levocarnitine is absorbed slowly and incompletely from the small intestine. Distribution: It is distributed mainly in free form. Metabolism: It undergoes minimal metabolism. Excretion: It is excreted mainly in urine and small amount through faeces.

Onset of Action for L-carnitine

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Duration of Action for L-carnitine

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Half Life of L-carnitine

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Side Effects of L-carnitine

1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Diarrhoea
4.Abdominal cramps

Contra-indications of L-carnitine

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Special Precautions while taking L-carnitine

1.Severe renal impairment
2.Diabetic patients

Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for L-carnitine

1.As antioxidant
2.Carnitine deficiency

Interactions for L-carnitine

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Typical Dosage for L-carnitine

Oral
Adult: 100 - 200 mg/kg daily in 2 to 4 divided doses.
Children: 50 to 100 mg/kg daily in 2 to 4 divided doses
Parenteral (IV)
Adult: 50 to 100 mg/kg daily is given in 3 to 4 divided doses by slow intravenous injection over 2 to 3 minutes.

Schedule of L-carnitine

Storage Requirements for L-carnitine

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Effects of Missed Dosage of L-carnitine

N/A

Effects of Overdose of L-carnitine

N/A

Home Delivery for L-carnitine in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including l-carnitine.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for l-carnitine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for l-carnitine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take l-carnitine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for l-carnitine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for l-carnitine with the pharmacy.

L-carnitine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for l-carnitine might be better known than l-carnitine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have l-carnitine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for l-carnitine.