Carnitine (Carnitine)
Overview of Carnitine
Carnitine is a betaine derivative found in skeletal muscle and liver. Carnitine is required for mitochondrial ß oxidation of fatty acids. Carnitine is involved in energy metabolism. It has been used as an investigational antithyroid and antiangina agent.
Indication of Carnitine
Carnitine is primarily indicated in conditions like Carnitine deficiency, Pediatric cardiomyopathy, Primary carnitine deficiency, Secondary carnitine deficiency, Valproate toxicity.
Contraindication of Carnitine
No data regarding the contra indications of Carnitine is available.
Side Effects of Carnitine
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Carnitine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps.
Precautions of Carnitine
Carnitine should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing illnesses or allergies.This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.