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Lacarnit is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lacarnit. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lacarnit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lacarnit go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lacarnit is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lacarnit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Lacarnit have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lacarnit may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lacarnit is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lacarnit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lacarnit is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lacarnit safe for pregnant women?
Lacarnit rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Lacarnit safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lacarnit. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lacarnit on the Kidneys?
Lacarnit rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lacarnit on the Liver?
Side effects of Lacarnit rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lacarnit on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lacarnit for the heart.
Lacarnit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacarnit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lacarnit habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lacarnit is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lacarnit since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Lacarnit is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lacarnit is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lacarnit
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lacarnit and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacarnit
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lacarnit with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carnitor® (levocarnitine)