Ambience Pharma
Levo-carnitine (500mg)
Arnavit 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency, helping the body produce energy and improve body function.
Tablet
Arnavit 500mg Tablet 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. It 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 are taking the medicine. Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arnavit 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
No common side effects listed.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arnavit 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Arnavit 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Arnavit 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Arnavit 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). Levo-carnitine helps transport fats to cells where fats are metabolized to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. 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.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Arnavit 500mg Tablet may increase the time required for blood clot formation. Therefore, before starting Arnavit 500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Arnavit 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.
Yes, Arnavit 500mg Tablet can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to note that it contains sucrose and may improve insulin sensitivity, along with relieving nerve pain.
Arnavit 500mg Tablet may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Arnavit 500mg Tablet. However, if you are taking oral solution, take it slowly or dilute it more.