Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection

Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection is indicated for the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism that results in secondary carnitine deficiency. It is also indicated to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis.

Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection contains Levocarnitine, an amino acid that works by improving the levels of carnitine in the body. Thereby, Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection helps treat carnitine deficiency. It may alleviate the metabolic abnormalities of patients with inborn errors that result in the accumulation of toxic organic acids.

Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection may cause nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to any of the components in Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection is indicated for the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism that results in secondary carnitine deficiency. It is also indicated to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection contains ‘Levocarnitine’, an amino acid that works by improving the levels of carnitine in the body. It may alleviate the metabolic abnormalities of patients with inborn errors that result in the accumulation of toxic organic acids.

• Nausea
• Vomiting

If you are allergic to any of the components in Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Include meat, milk, fish, tempeh, asparagus, wheat, and poultry in your diet.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
• Avoid processed and fried food.
• Follow a well-balanced diet. 

It is a condition characterised by low levels of carnitine in the body. Carnitine deficiency could be primary or secondary. Primary carnitine deficiency prevents the body from utilising fats for energy, particularly during fasting. Secondary carnitine deficiency occurs when there is not enough carnitine in the blood. Symptoms of carnitine deficiency include tiredness, irritability, delayed motor development, and muscle weakness.