Pocolev 1000mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Questus Pharma
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Levocarnitine Injection USP
1000mg/5Ml
 
STORAGE
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Pocolev 1000mg 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.

Pocolev 1000mg 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.

Pocolev 1000mg Injection is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, 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.

USES OF POCOLEV INJECTION

·         Carnitine deficiency

BENEFITS OF POCOLEV INJECTION

In Carnitine deficiency

Carnitine deficiency can lead to many problems such as muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with heart (such as heart enlargement), liver or brain (encephalopathy), confusion etc. Pocolev 1000mg Injection contains amino acids that are very important for the normal growth and development of the internal organs, muscles and nerves. It helps to maintain normal functioning of the internal organs and maintains nerve conduction too. It has a major role in the generation of energy in our body, regulation of mood, healing and repair of damaged tissues and keeping our skin, nails and hair healthy.

SIDE EFFECTS OF POCOLEV INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pocolev

·         Vomiting

·         Nausea

·         Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

·         Diarrhea

·         Abdominal pain

HOW TO USE POCOLEV INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW POCOLEV INJECTION WORKS

Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pocolev 1000mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pocolev 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pocolev 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Pocolev 1000mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pocolev 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pocolev 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pocolev 1000mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pocolev 1000mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE POCOLEV INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Pocolev 1000mg Injection, consult your doctor.