The medicine "L-carnitine" ("Levocarnitine")

"L-carnitine" ("Levocarnitine") - a preparation for the normalization of fat and protein metabolism, correction of metabolic processes. The remedy is used for reducing body weight, reducing appetite, hypotrophy, exhaustion, growth retardation, frequent and intensive sports training, carnitine deficiency. "Levocarnitine" may also be present in complex therapy for cardiomyopathy, skin diseases, myocarditis and myocardial infarction.

"L-carnitine" is a solution used inward, but exists also in the forms of a nutritious dry mixture, chewable tablets and solution for injection.

Action and properties

"Levocarnitine" is a substance of natural origin and has much in common with vitamins B. It is involved in the metabolism, transferring fatty acids from the cytoplasm through the cell membranes into the mitochondria. Further, these acids are oxidized with the formation of the necessary amount of metabolic energy. Thus, "L-carnitine" normalizes fat and protein metabolism and restores the alkaline reserve of blood, inhibiting at the same time anaerobic glycolysis and the formation of keto acids. In addition, the drug reduces lactic acidosis, increases motor activity and promotes proper consumption of glycogen. "Levokarnitin" also acts as an anabolic and normalizes the increased metabolism in hyperthyroidism, stimulates the production of gastric juice.

"L-carnitine": indications and method of application

The drug is prescribed for various diseases and conditions, which are accompanied by a decrease in appetite, exhaustion and a decrease in body weight. Such diseases include neurogenic anohexia and physical exhaustion in diseases of the psyche, chronic gastritis, pancreatitis, genetic and secondary carnitine insufficiency. "L-carnitine" is also prescribed for convalescence after surgical interventions and serious diseases, as well as for newborns with weak food reflexes, hypotension and other problems. Sometimes the drug is prescribed with a mild form of thyrotoxicosis, in the complex treatment of skin diseases, with cardiomyopathy.

If to talk about the method of application and doses, it should be noted that the dosage should be taken very seriously. The method of application and the amount of "L-carnitine" directly depends on the dosage form of the preparation and the age of the patient. Doses should be set individually, and they depend on the nosological form of the disease. The attending physician, when prescribing the drug, is obliged to tell in detail about his admission, contraindications and possible side effects.

"L-carnitine": contraindications

The described drug is contraindicated for people with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, in particular to the main active substance (actually, "Levocarnitine"). The medicine can be prescribed for pregnant women and nursing mothers, but this is done with extreme caution. In such cases, the dosage and reception of the drug depends on the specific clinical situation and may differ in different cases.

"L-carnitine": side effects

Side effects, as a rule, arise in cases of application of high doses of "L-carnitine". Such effects include muscle weakness, pain in the epigastric region ( stomach and abdomen area), dyspeptic reactions. Be cautious: if you have any pain in the epigastric zone, the dose of "L-carnitine" should be reduced. Store the drug in a dark, sheltered place at room temperature.

Despite the fact that Levokarnitin is dispensed from the pharmacies without a doctor's prescription, it is better to apply it after a specialist's recommendation. In addition, the prescribed dose should be strictly observed to avoid overdose and the occurrence of adverse reactions.

Attention! The given instruction is intended for acquaintance with a preparation. For more information, refer to the insert with the instructions or to your doctor.