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Levocarnitine (Levocarnitine) - Summary

 


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LEVOCARNITINE SUMMARY

LEVOCARNITINE INJECTION USP

Levocarnitine is a carrier molecule in the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane. Levocarnitine Injection USP is a sterile aqueous solution containing 1 g of levocarnitine per 5 mL vial. The pH is adjusted to 6.0 to 6.5 with hydrochloric acid.

Levocarnitine (levocarnitine) is indicated for the following:

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


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LEVOCARNITINE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Clinical Trials Related to Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine in Treating Fatigue in Cancer Patients [Completed]

Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy [Completed]

Ability of L-Carnitine to Prevent Heart Damage in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracycline Chemotherapy [Recruiting]

Carnitine Levels and Carnitine Supplementation in Type I Diabetes [Recruiting]

Early Administration of L-Carnitine in Hemodialysis Patients [Recruiting]

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