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Carnitor Injection

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What is Prescribing information?

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Carnitor Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Structural Formula Illustration

For the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism which results in secondary carnitine deficiency.

For the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis. (US Patent Nos. 6,335,369; 6,429,230; 6,696,493)

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Carnitor Injection Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine. Carnitine is a substance made in the body from meat and dairy products. It helps the body use certain chemicals (long-chain fatty acids) for energy and to keep you in good health. Low blood levels of carnitine may occur in people whose bodies cannot properly use carnitine from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs (e.g., valproic acid, zidovudine). Carnitine levels that are too low can cause liver, heart, and muscle problems.

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Carnitor Injection - User Reviews

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