Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection
Ajanta Pharma Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 vial
100.96
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Levo-carnitine   1gm/5ml

Uses of Carnilev Injection
Carnilev 1gm/5ml Injection is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How to use Carnilev Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Carnilev Injection 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:

Common 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.

Expert advice for Carnilev Injection

Take during or immediately after the meals and consume slowly.
Take at evenly spaced times throughout the day (every 3 or 4 hours).
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly during levocarnitine treatment.
Take precautions during levocarnitine treatment as you may be at risk of bleeding.
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients. 
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Carnilev?
Carnilev 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 Carnilev work?
Carnilev 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 Carnilev treat?
Carnilev 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 Carnilev over the counter (OTC) ?
Carnilev is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.

Q. Is Carnilev a steroid?
Carnilev is not a steroid. Carnilev 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 Carnilev used for seizures?
Carnilev is not used for seizures. Carnilev 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 Carnilev made from?
Carnilev is a naturally occurring substance required in energy metabolism.