How Levo-carnitine 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.

Side Effects

Nausea, Palpitations, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Peripheral edema, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Anemia, Muscle pain, Bone pain, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhoea, Gastritis, Headache, Increased calcium level in blood, Increased blood pressure, Muscle weakness, Tachycardia, Vertigo, Vomiting

Usage

Levo-carnitine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Levo-carnitine?

Levo-carnitine is a type of protein (dipeptide made from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine). It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

Q. How does Levo-carnitine work?

Levo-carnitine is a type of protein (dipeptide made from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

Q. What does Levo-carnitine treat?

Levo-carnitine is a type of protein (dipeptide made from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine). It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency. Primary systemic carnitine deficiency is characterized by low concentrations of Levo-carnitine in plasma, red blood cells, and/or tissues. Secondary carnitine deficiency can be a consequence of inborn errors of metabolism.

Q. Is Levo-carnitine over the counter (OTC) ?

Levo-carnitine is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.

Q. Is Levo-carnitine a steroid?

Levo-carnitine is not a steroid. Levo-carnitine is a type of protein (dipeptide made from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine). It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

Q. Is Levo-carnitine used for seizures?

Levo-carnitine is not used for seizures. Levo-carnitine is a dipeptide made from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

Q. What is Levo-carnitine made from?

Levo-carnitine is a naturally occurring substance required in energy metabolism.