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J1955 Injection levocarnitine per 1 gm

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Also known as: levocarnitine, L-carnitine

Injection of levocarnitine, 1 gram. An amino acid derivative used to treat carnitine deficiency.

Clinical Context

Used for primary carnitine deficiency, secondary carnitine deficiency in dialysis patients, and organic acidemias. Carnitine is essential for fatty acid oxidation and energy metabolism.

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Specialties

NephrologyGeneticsInternal Medicine

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