Levocarnitine

Congenital carnitine deficiency, prophylaxis of Carnitine deficiency, secondary Carnitine deficiency + 2 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Levocarnitine

What is Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

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

Carnitor

is the brand name

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Levocarnitine Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Carnitor

Levocarnitine

1985

21

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Levocarnitine, also called Carnitor, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses including secondary Carnitine deficiency and Kidney Failure .

secondary Carnitine deficiency

Kidney Failure

prophylaxis of Carnitine deficiency

Carnitine Deficiency

Congenital carnitine deficiency

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Levocarnitine is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, such as Exercise Tolerance, Lower Extremity and Congestive Heart Failure. The portion of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery delineated in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

prophylaxis of Carnitine deficiency

1000.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, , 330.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 2.1 mg/mg

Injection, Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lotion - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Lotion, Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

secondary Carnitine deficiency

1000.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, , 330.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 2.1 mg/mg

Injection, Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lotion - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Lotion, Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Congenital carnitine deficiency

1000.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, , 330.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 2.1 mg/mg

Injection, Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lotion - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Lotion, Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Kidney Failure

1000.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, , 330.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 2.1 mg/mg

Injection, Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lotion - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Lotion, Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Carnitine Deficiency

1000.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, , 330.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 2.1 mg/mg

Injection, Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Lotion - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Lotion, Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Warnings

Levocarnitine Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Levocarnitine.

Common Levocarnitine Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Revefenacin

Major

Levocarnitine may decrease the excretion rate of Revefenacin which could result in a higher serum level.

(R)-warfarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of (R)-warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Levocarnitine.

(S)-Warfarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of (S)-Warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Levocarnitine.

4-hydroxycoumarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-hydroxycoumarin can be increased when used in combination with Levocarnitine.

Abacavir

Minor

Levocarnitine may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.

Levocarnitine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Levocarnitine?

25 active studies are in progress to assess the utility of Levocarnitine for the management of Congestive Heart Failure, Exercise Tolerance and Lower Extremity ailments.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Kidney Failure

40 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

secondary Carnitine deficiency

0 Actively Recruiting

prophylaxis of Carnitine deficiency

0 Actively Recruiting

Congenital carnitine deficiency

0 Actively Recruiting

Carnitine Deficiency

1 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1

Levocarnitine Reviews: What are patients saying about Levocarnitine?

5

Patient Review

6/1/2012

Levocarnitine for Carnitine Deficiency

There was a huge difference in my muscle pain and energy level after taking this medication. I only wish that I had started sooner!

4.3

Patient Review

8/20/2009

Levocarnitine for Carnitine Deficiency

This supplement has definitely helped with my energy levels. However, after taking it for a few months, I've started to notice an unpleasant odor coming from my pores.

4

Patient Review

12/13/2009

Levocarnitine for Carnitine Deficiency

I give this to my 7 year old daughter and she takes it without any problem. It's much easier than getting her to take the other medication, cytra-3.

1.7

Patient Review

10/28/2008

Levocarnitine for Carnitine Deficiency

Unfortunately, I had to stop taking this medication because I experienced a range of negative side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about levocarnitine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is levocarnitine used for?

"Levocarnitine is a supplement used to prevent and treat a lack of carnitine in the body. Carnitine is an important nutrient for heart, liver, and muscle health, and a lack of it can lead to serious problems. People with kidney disease or on dialysis are especially at risk for carnitine deficiency, and levocarnitine supplements can help prevent or treat this condition."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is levocarnitine?

"Levocarnitine is a compound that is used to either treat carnitine deficiency or to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions. It is a constituent of striated muscle and liver and is used therapeutically to help with various issues."

Answered by AI

Is levocarnitine a steroid?

"Levo-carnitine is a protein that helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency."

Answered by AI

What happens when you take levocarnitine?

"Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle pain/weakness, swelling of hands/lower legs/feet, tingling skin, or foul body odor may occur. If you experience any of these effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Levocarnitine

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GGTA1 KO Thymokidney for Kidney Failure

40 - 70
All Sexes
New York, NY

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the GGTA1 KO Thymokidney in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are either not eligible for conventional allogeneic kidney transplantation (Group 1) or are on an Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) kidney transplant waitlist, but are more likely to die or go untransplanted within 5 years than receive a kidney transplant (Group 2). The study consists of xenotransplantation followed by a 24-week Post-transplant Follow-up Period (Part A) to evaluate the efficacy and safety objectives followed by a Long-term Follow-up Period (Part B) to evaluate participant survival, GGTA1 KO Thymokidney survival, and screening for zoonotic infections. Part B will continue for the lifetime of the participant or for 52 weeks following nephrectomy, if required.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

New York University Langone Health

United Therapeutics

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AP301 for High Phosphate Levels

Any Age
All Sexes
Lone Tree, CO

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if AP301 could work in the patients receiving maintenance dialysis with elevated blood phosphate. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does AP301 lower blood phosphate levels? * Does AP301 works on serum calcium level, calcium times phosphate level, and intact parathyroid hormone level? * What discomfort or medical problem do the patients have when taking AP301? * Does AP301 improve quality of life in Chinese patients? The researchers will compare AP301 to an ineffective comparator (a look-alike substance that contains low dose AP301) to see if AP301 works to treat elevated blood phosphate. In the study, the patients will experience the following stages in a chronicle order: * Stop all using blood phosphate-lowering drugs, * Take AP301 or the comparator three times a day for 8 weeks, * Take AP301 three times a day for 24 weeks, and * Take AP301 or the comparator three times a day for 3 weeks. In the first 32 weeks, the dose of AP301 will be adjusted upwards or downwards based on the patient's blood phosphate level and the study doctor's judgment. If the participant has a blood phosphate level above or below a certain level, they may receive additional treatment to lower the blood phosphate level.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Rocky Mountain Kidney Care - Lone Tree (+18 Sites)

Alebund Pharmaceuticals

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Bupropion for Fatigue in Kidney Failure

25 - 74
All Sexes
San Antonio, TX

Fatigue is the most common symptom reported by end-stage kidney disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Unfortunately, there currently is no medical management for this overwhelming feeling of tiredness. As a result, patients continue to suffer with poor quality of life and impaired daily activities. The purpose of this pilot trial is to find out if bupropion (a medicine commonly prescribed for stopping smoking, seasonal mood disorder, and depression) may help lessen fatigue in hemodialysis patients. In this study, hemodialysis participants will receive bupropion tablet orally three times a week during routine dialysis procedure for consecutive 8 weeks. Study participants will complete a battery of questionnaires to self-report fatigue, cognition, and quality of life. The study team will collect biological specimens. All these procedures will be performed at the dialysis clinic during routine dialysis procedure.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

University Hospital Dialysis Medical Center (DMC)

Subrata Debnath, MB.BS, Ph.D.

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Communication Skills Training for Kidney Transplant

18+
All Sexes
Livingston, NJ

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the communication occurring between Black and Caucasian patients and their transplant providers during transplant evaluation consultations and assess relationships between these communicative elements and patient and provider factors, patient-reported outcomes and living donor transplant outcomes - living donor referrals, evaluations, and transplants. We will use these findings to inform the development of a communication skills training for transplant providers and test the impact of the training on providers' communication about live donor kidney transplants with Black and Caucasian patients and living donor transplant outcomes. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does the use of the use of instrumental, relational and affective communication by patients and providers during the transplant consultation differ by patient and provider factors, patient-reported outcomes and patient ethnicity? * What elements of instrumental, relational and affective communication will be predictive of live donor kidney transplant (LDKT) process outcomes (LD inquiries and evaluations, and actual LDKTs)? Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys before and after the transplant consultation and to give permission for the consultation to be audiorecorded. This data will be used to develop a training to educate providers on the key communication factors predictive of LDKT process outcomes specific to Black and Caucasian patients, and provide guidance on their application during patient consultations. Researchers will then compare communication and patient-reported and LDKT process outcomes between trained and untrained providers to see whether the training has any effect on living donor inquiries and evaluations, and actual LDKTs.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (+1 Sites)

Francis Weng, MD

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