Carnisure Injection

Composition of Carnisure Injection

Carnisure Injection contains Levo-carnitine (1gm). It belongs to the Protein and amino-acid supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Carnisure Injection

Carnitine deficiency

Key benefits

• In Carnitine deficiency Carnitine deficiency can lead to many problems such as muscle weakness
• fatigue
• problems with heart (such as heart enlargement)
• liver or brain (encephalopathy)
• confusion etc. Carnisure Injection contains amino acids that are very important for the normal growth and development of the internal organs
• muscles and nerves. It helps to maintain normal functioning of the internal organs and maintains nerve conduction too. It has a major role in the generation of energy in our body
• regulation of mood
• healing and repair of damaged tissues and keeping our skin
• nails and hair healthy.

How Carnisure Injection works

Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.

How to take Carnisure Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Carnisure Injection, consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Carnisure Injection

Most side effects of Carnisure are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Carnisure Injection

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor before taking a protein supplement if you have kidney disease — the protein load matters. Drink plenty of water while taking a protein supplement. Check the label for milk or soy if you have an allergy or are lactose intolerant.

Do not take Carnisure if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with inherited disorders of amino-acid metabolism, or with a known allergy to the protein source.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant medicine interactions are expected for most protein supplements.

How to store Carnisure Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Carnisure Injection

Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly during levocarnitine treatment. Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Drug class:

Protein and amino-acid supplement

Chemical class:

Carnitines