The drug "Carnitine" instruction describes as a biologically active additive that effectively stimulates the processes of metabolism and energy metabolism, has a pronounced detoxifying and metabolic effect. In addition, this tool normalizes the acid-base state, has antihypoxic and reparative properties. Also, the drug “Carnitine” (the instructions for it confirms it) stimulates lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, restores the alkaline reserve of plasma, prevents the formation of keto acids, activates aerobic processes, increases the resistance of tissues to various kinds of toxic products, accelerates the repair process, inhibits the so-called anaerobic glycolysis. This drug is removed almost completely from the blood three hours after intravenous administration.
The biological supplement "Carnitine" is produced, the instructions for which are always included, mainly in the form of a concentrate intended for infusion. In addition, on sale today you can find this drug in the form of a solution for direct oral administration and in the form of tablets. The composition of all these forms as an active ingredient includes carnitine chloride.
Prescribe the drug "Carnitine" instruction recommends to people who have suffered an ischemic stroke, as well as suffering from transient disorders in the system of cerebral circulation. In addition, this biological supplement is actively used in discirculatory encephalopathy. Toxic and traumatic brain damage are also the reasons for the appointment of funds "Carnitine". Its use is also indicated for anorexia, growth retardation in younger patients and malnutrition.
When using this drug in the form of a concentrate for infusion, it should be administered very slowly (no more than sixty drops per minute). In this case, it is preliminarily recommended to use five to ten milliliters of a 0.9% solution of sodium chloride. In acute forms of disorders in the cerebral circulation, one gram of the drug should be taken in the first three days, and then 0.5 grams per week. After ten to twelve days, it is recommended to repeat the course of treatment.
The use of the stimulating drug "Carnitine" is strictly prohibited in case of increased individual sensitivity of the patient's body to carnitine chloride. In addition, you should not use this drug during pregnancy or during the lactation period.
If we talk about the most common side effects associated with the use of this biological supplement, then first of all, it is necessary to distinguish various allergic reactions (rash, itching, urticaria). In addition, in patients with uremia, Carnitine tablets can cause muscle weakness. It is also worth noting that with the rapid introduction of the concentrate, pain may appear along the veins, which gradually pass with a decrease in the speed of administration of the drug.