Introduction

Levocar 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 improve the efficiency of body function.\n\nLevocar should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription.\n\nLevocar is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.\n\nBefore 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.

Uses of Levocar

Carnitine deficiency

Side effects of Levocar

Vomiting
Nausea

How to use Levocar

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levocar is to be taken with food.

How Levocar 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.

Quick Tips

It is given as a slow injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly during levocarnitine treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

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