levocarnitine

FDA Drug Profile — Carnitor, Carnitor SF, levocarnitine, CARNITOR

levocarnitine is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 7 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including Carnitor, Carnitor SF, levocarnitine. Available dosage forms: solution, injection, solution, powder, tablet.

Drug Details

Generic Name
levocarnitine
Brand Names
Carnitor, Carnitor SF, levocarnitine, CARNITOR
Application Number
NDA019257
Sponsor
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
NDC Codes
7
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION, INJECTION, SOLUTION, POWDER, TABLET
Routes
ORAL, INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
LEVOCARNITINE

Indications and Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism which results in secondary carnitine deficiency. For the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis.

Warnings

WARNINGS Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, laryngeal edema, and bronchospasm have been reported following levocarnitine administration, mostly in patients with end stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis. Some reactions occurred within minutes after intravenous administration of levocarnitine. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue levocarnitine treatment and initiate appropriate medical treatment. Consider the risks and benefits of re-administering levocarnitine to individual patients following a severe reaction. If the decision is made to re-administer the product, monitor patients for a reoccurrence of signs and symptoms of a severe hypersensitivity reaction.