Levocarnil, 300 mg/ml 100 ml

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Metabolic agent

ATC code: A16AA01

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

L-carnitine is a natural substance related to B vitamins. It participates in metabolic processes as a carrier of long-chain fatty acids (palmitic acid and others) from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria where these acids undergo a process of β-oxidation to form adenosine triphosphonic acid and acetyl-CoA.

It improves protein and fat metabolism, increases the secretion and enzymatic activity of gastric and intestinal juices, improves digestion of food, reduces excess body weight and decreases muscle fat content.

It increases resistance to exercise, inhibits ketoacid formation and anaerobic glycolysis, reduces lactacidosis, promotes economical utilization of glycogen and increases its reserves in the liver and muscles. It has an anabolic and lipolytic effect. Normalizes elevated basal metabolism in hyperthyroidism: it is a periphyric (indirect) antagonist of thyroid hormones, rather than a direct inhibitor of thyroid function. It improves metabolism and energy supply of tissues.

Pharmacokinetics

It is well absorbed in the intestine, plasma concentrations reach a maximum of 3 hours and remain in therapeutic range for 9 hours. It penetrates easily into the liver and myocardium, slower in the muscles. It is excreted by the kidneys, mainly in the form of acyl esters.

Indications

The drug is used as part of the complex therapy.

Composition

Active ingredient:

levocarnitine – 300 mg.

Excipients:

citric acid monohydrate – 1.2 mg,

methylparahydroxybenzoate – 0.5 mg,

propylparahydroxybenzoate – 0.2 mg,

purified water – to 1 ml.

How to take, the dosage

Interaction

Special Instructions

Treatment of children under 3 years of age should be under the supervision of a physician.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms

The drug does not affect the performance of potentially dangerous activities requiring particular attention and responsiveness (driving a car and other vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, work of dispatcher and operator, etc.)

The drug does not affect the performance of potentially dangerous activities requiring particular attention and responsiveness.

Synopsis

Contraindications

Overdose

Pregnancy use