INESTOM (L-Carnitine Solution for injection 1g/5 ml)

Therapeutic indications

Levocarnitine solution for injection 1g/5ml is indicated for the treatment of primary and secondary carnitine deficiency in adults, children, infants and neonates.
Secondary carnitine deficiency in hemodialysis patients.
Secondary carnitine deficiency should be suspected in long-term hemodialysis patients who have the following conditions:

1. Severe and persistent muscle cramps and/or hypotensive episodes during dialysis.

2. Lack of energy causing a significant negative effect on the quality of life.

3. Skeletal muscle weakness and/or myopathy.

4. Cardiomyopathy.

5. Anemia or uremia unresponsive to or requiring large doses of erythropoietin.

6. Muscle mass loss caused by malnutrition.

L-carnitine belongs to the substances that act in the body for the smooth progression of normal body functions mainly through metabolism, it has a vitamin-specific effect.  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
L-carnitine is the only vehicle that uses long chain fatty acids to cross the mitochondrial membrane.                                   ……………………………………………………                          
• It controls the transfer of the energy produced in the mitochondria to the cytoplasm, particularly in the skeletal muscle and myocardium.

Available in packages of 5 ampoules

Prescription only medicine

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