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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

Carnitor
Manufacturer:Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:1 g in 5 mL
Approved: 2023/11/20
NDC:54482-147
Lipovite
Manufacturer:Perdido Key Health and Wellness Inc
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR
Strength:1 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2015/11/23
NDC:70104-128
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:330 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/09/21
NDC:70954-492
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:1 g in 10 mL
Approved: 2021/12/21
NDC:64980-503
Levocarnitine
Manufacturer:TRUPHARMA, LLC
Route:ORAL
Strength:1 g in 10 mL
Approved: 2022/01/25
NDC:52817-830

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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