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Carnitor Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Levocarnitine 330mg; tabs.
How Supplied
Tabs—90; Oral soln—118mL; Single-dose vials (5mL)—5
Manufacturer
Carnitor Indications
Indications
Primary systemic or secondary carnitine deficiency.
Carnitor Dosage and Administration
Adult
990mg 2–3 times daily.
Children
Give in divided doses. Initially 50mg/kg/day; range 50–100mg/kg (max 3g) per day.
Carnitor Contraindications
Not Applicable
Carnitor Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Carnitor Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Obtain baseline carnitine level; monitor blood chemistry, carnitine levels, vital signs, clinical condition. Seizure disorders. Renal insufficiency (oral forms). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Carnitor Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Carnitor Interactions
Interactions
Monitor INR with warfarin.
Carnitor Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset/pain, body odor, seizures; hypersensitivity reactions (discontinue if occur). Inj: also inj site reactions.
Carnitor Clinical Trials
See Literature
Carnitor Note
Not Applicable
Carnitor Patient Counseling
See Literature
