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Abanuti has the main ingredient Levocarnitine, which is effective in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. Learning the information and ingredients, as well as how to use it, helps patients to use Abanuti medicine effectively.
1. What are the effects of Abanuti?
Abanuti drug has the main composition of Levocarnitine, which is prepared in the form of an oral solution and packaged in boxes of 10 ampoules or 20 ampoules x 10ml.
Abanuti drug is indicated in the following cases:
With Levocarnitine component should be used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency; Effective in the acute and chronic treatment of inborn errors of metabolism leading to secondary carnitine deficiency; The drug is effective in the treatment of patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring hemodialysis (in the form of IV) and carnitine deficiency.
2. Dosage and how to use Abanuti
2.1. Dosage The following is reference information when using Abanuti medicine.
For adults treating primary or secondary carnitine deficiency:
Starting dose: Take 1 gram orally per day in equally divided doses, usually 3 to 4 hours apart; Maintenance dose: Take 1 to 3 grams orally per day in equally divided doses, usually 3 to 4 hours apart. For children treated for normal carnitine deficiency:
Starting dose: Use 50 mg/kg/day, orally in divided doses 2-3 times; Maintenance dose: Use 50 to 100 mg/kg/day, orally in divided doses 2-3 times; Maximum dosage: Take 3 grams per day. The specific dose will depend on the clinical response of the patient. In case it is necessary to increase the dose, the patient should be very careful and only use it after careful clinical and biochemical consideration from the consulting doctor.
2.2.How to take Abanuti medicine is taken into the body in oral form. Abanuti can be taken directly and undiluted. The recommended time to use the drug is before or after a meal, because the drug does not depend on the meal.
3. Treatment of overdose and missed dose of Abanuti
Treatment of overdose: In case of overdose, patients may experience symptoms such as diarrhea. Studies have shown that the LD50 result of oral Levocarnitine in mice is 19.2g/kg. Accordingly, if the patient shows serious side effects, the best way is for the family to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely handling measures.
Treatment when missed dose: In case the patient misses a dose, when remembering, it should be supplemented immediately. If the missed dose is detected very close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Avoid using a double dose than indicated.
4. Notes when using Abanuti
4.1. Contraindications Do not use Abanuti in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
4.2. Side effects when using Abanuti Common: Patients may experience abdominal or stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, feeling nauseous or vomiting; Uncommon: Abdominal discomfort, symptoms of depression, feeling dizzy, impaired vision, loss of appetite or unusual weight gain, swelling in hands/legs/feet, cold tingling sensation. During the use of the drug, if the patient experiences any unusual symptoms, they should stop using the drug and inform the treating doctor about the problem and ask about the solution. Special attention should be paid to abnormal skin symptoms, lightheadedness, dizziness,...
5. Precautions when using Abanuti
For pregnant women: In animal tests, the use of Abanuti did not cause teratogenicity or toxicity to the fetus. However, there are no reports of safety when using the drug in women during pregnancy. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh the benefits and risks before using the drug; Nursing Mothers: There are no adequate studies on whether the drug is excreted in human milk. Be careful when prescribing the drug to this group of subjects, and consult your doctor carefully before taking the drug. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Abanuti has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Other special note: Use caution when using for people:
People with diabetes who are being treated with hypoglycemic drugs, use insulin due to the risk of hypoglycemia; People with kidney failure. To ensure the best drug quality, it is necessary to store the medicine at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid exposing the medicine to direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package.
Drug Interactions: The combination of levocarnitine and warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) may lead to an increased risk of bleeding, by a mechanism that has not been specifically studied. If drugs are used in combination, the effectiveness of warfarin therapy must be closely monitored and the dosage adjusted accordingly.
Abanuti drug whose main ingredient is Levocarnitine is effective in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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