Carnitin Injection (L-Carnitine)

Adult administration

1. Primary and secondary carnitine deficiency Myocardial metabolic disorder due to ischemic heart disease: angina, acute myocardial infarction Adults: Administer 2~3 grams of L-carnitine daily in 2~3 divided doses by intramuscular or intravenous injection. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms. 2. Treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis Initially, administer 10~20 milligrams/kilogram intravenously over 2~3 minutes at the end of each hemodialysis session. The dose may be adjusted according to the plasma L-carnitine level before hemodialysis.

This medication should be handled carefully as glass pieces may mix when cutting the injection container. Extra caution is especially needed when children or the elderly use it. Patients who have an allergic reaction to this medication should not use it. Temporary nausea or vomiting may occur, and rarely, changes in body odor or gastritis may appear. Patients with a history of seizures may experience seizures more frequently or severely, so caution is advised. Various side effects have been reported in chronic hemodialysis patients, including abdominal pain, allergic reactions, headaches, heart-related issues, and digestive disorders. Additionally, symptoms such as skin rashes, muscle pain, anxiety, dizziness, and respiratory distress may also occur. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety is not assured. Caution is also advised for nursing mothers since the medication may transfer to breast milk.

• Temporary area
• vomiting
• body odor
• gastritis
• seizures
• abdominal pain
• accidental injury
• allergic reactions
• asthma
• low back pain

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

A clear liquid ranging from colorless to pale yellow in a brown ampoule

Package unit

5ml / ampoule x 10