Carnifast
Carnifast Products are primarily used for
Carnitine deficiency
About Carnifast Products
Uses of Carnifast Products
Levo-carnitine is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency.
Carnifast Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Carnifast are Palpitations, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Headache, Increased calcium level in blood, High blood pressure, Vertigo, Gastrointestinal disorder, Weakness, Back pain, Chest pain, Fever, Injection site reaction, Tachycardia, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Dark colored stool, Electrolyte imbalance, Leg cramps, Dizziness, Respiratory disorder, Eye disorder, Taste change, Urinary tract infection.
How Carnifast Products work
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Patient Concerns about Carnifast Products
Frequently asked questions about Carnifast Products
Frequently asked questions about Levo-carnitine
Q. Is Carnifast 500mg Tablet a steroid?
Carnifast 500mg Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of amino acid (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It 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.
Q. When can a carnitine deficiency occur?
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
Q. Does warfarin have any effect on Carnifast 500mg Tablet?
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnifast 500mg Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnifast 500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Q. What is the best time to take Carnifast 500mg Tablet?
Carnifast 500mg Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.
Q. Can Carnifast 500mg Tablet be taken by diabetics?
Yes, Carnifast 500mg Tablet can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.
Q. Does Carnifast 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Carnifast 500mg Tablet may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Carnifast 500mg Tablet. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.
Products for Carnifast
Carnifast 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹179
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