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Levocarnitine

Generic Name
Levocarnitine
Brand Names
Carnitor
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H15NO3
CAS Number
541-15-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0G389FZZ9M

Overview

Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.

Background

Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.

Indication

⑴用于继发性肉碱缺乏症。主要用于慢性肾衰长期血透患者因肉碱缺乏产生的一系列并发症状,临床表现如心肌病、骨骼肌病、心律失常、高脂血症,以及低血压和透析中肌痉挛等。 ⑵用于罕见病β-酮硫解酶缺乏症(BKD)和原发性肉碱缺乏症(PCD)。 ⑶用于罕见病戊二酸Ⅰ型。 ⑷用于维持罕见病同型半胱氨酸血症引起的血液游离肉碱的正常水平。

Associated Conditions

  • Carnitine Deficiency
  • Congenital carnitine deficiency
  • Secondary Carnitine deficiency

FDA Approved Products

Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:330 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/02/14
NDC:16571-762
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:American Regent, Inc.
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:200 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/06/23
NDC:0517-1045
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:Novitium Pharma LLC
Route:ORAL
Strength:1 g in 10 mL
Approved: 2022/11/12
NDC:70954-139
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 g in 5 mL
Approved: 2023/05/08
NDC:0143-9852
CARNITOR
Manufacturer:Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:330 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/11/21
NDC:54482-144

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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