Levocarnil Information

Levocarnil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levocarnil. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Levocarnil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Levocarnil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Levocarnil has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levocarnil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levocarnil contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Levocarnil have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Levocarnil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Levocarnil Benefits & Uses
Levocarnil Dosage & How to Take
Levocarnil Side Effects
Levocarnil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levocarnil with Other Drugs
Levocarnil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levocarnil
Levocarnil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levocarnil Benefits & Uses

Levocarnil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Levocarnil Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Levocarnil Related Warnings

Is the use of Levocarnil safe for pregnant women?

Levocarnil rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Levocarnil safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Levocarnil. Immediately discontinue Levocarnil if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Levocarnil on the Kidneys?

Levocarnil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levocarnil on the Liver?

Levocarnil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Levocarnil on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Levocarnil for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levocarnil with Other Drugs

Levocarnil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

Levocarnil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocarnil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Levocarnil

Is this Levocarnil habit forming or addictive?

Levocarnil does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Levocarnil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Levocarnil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Levocarnil in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Levocarnil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levocarnil

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Levocarnil and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocarnil

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Levocarnil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown