Neurocet Inj - Injection Levocarnitine Syrup - 500mg/5ml 1 Injection(s) / Injection Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Neurocet Inj belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improve the efficiency of body function. Neurocet Inj should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription. Neurocet Inj is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you... Uses of Neurocet Inj: Carnitine deficiency Side effects of Neurocet Inj: VomitingNausea How to use Neurocet Inj: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Neurocet Inj is to be taken with food. How Neurocet Inj 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. Indication: Congestive heart failure, Diabetic nephropathy, Intermittent claudication, Kidney disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Heart Diseases, High Cholesterol, Dementia and memory impairment, Down Syndrome, Male infertility Administration: Consume oral solution slowly, may be mixed with drinks and space doses evenly throughout the day (q3-4hr) preferably during or after meals (may decrease GI distress) Adult Dose: Adults: Syrup: 10-30 ml per day. Depending on clinical response Child Dose: Infants and children: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses, with a maximum of 3 g/day. Dosage should begin at 50 mg/kg/day. The exact dosage will depend on clinical response. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity. Mode of Action: Quaternary ammonium compound found in all mammalian tissue (particularly striated muscle). Important for lipid catabolism; essential for FFA transport from cytosol to mitochondria where they are oxidized. Precaution: Gastrointestinal reactions may result from a too rapid consumption of Levocarnitine. The safety and efficacy of oral levocarnitine has not been evaluated in patients with renal insufficiency. Chronic administration of high doses of oral levocarnitine in patients with severely compromised renal function or in ESRD patients on dialysis may result in accumulation of the potentially toxic metabolites, trimethylamine (TMA) and trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), since these metabolites are normally excreted in the urine Side Effect: Generally Levocarnitine is well tolerated. However, few side effects including transient nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea may occur