Carnihenz 1gm Injection belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improves the efficiency of body function. Carnihenz 1gm Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this at home. It may cause injection site reactions like pain, swelling, redness that are generally mild and temporary. Carnihenz 1gm Injection is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea, vomiting, and reactions at the site of injection such as swelling, redness, and pain. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine. Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.

• Nausea
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Chemical Class::Amino acids|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS|Action Class::Amino acids

• Q. Q. Is Carnihenz 1gm Injection a steroid??
  Ans: Carnihenz 1gm Injection is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of protein (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
• Q. Q. When can a carnitine deficiency occur??
  Ans: Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
• Q. Q. Does warfarin have any effect on Carnihenz 1gm Injection??
  Ans: In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnihenz 1gm Injection may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnihenz 1gm Injection, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
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