Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection
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About Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection is indicated for the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism that results in secondary carnitine deficiency. It is also indicated to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis.
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection contains Levocarnitine, an amino acid that works by improving the levels of carnitine in the body. Thereby, Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection helps treat carnitine deficiency. It may alleviate the metabolic abnormalities of patients with inborn errors that result in the accumulation of toxic organic acids.
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection may cause nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to any of the components in Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
Uses of Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection
Directions for Use
Key Benefits
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection is indicated for the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism that results in secondary carnitine deficiency. It is also indicated to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection contains ‘Levocarnitine’, an amino acid that works by improving the levels of carnitine in the body. It may alleviate the metabolic abnormalities of patients with inborn errors that result in the accumulation of toxic organic acids.
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- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease stomach pressure and facilitate digestion.
- Include fibre-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to promote regular bowel movements and support gut health.
- During severe stomach pain episodes, opt for easily digestible foods such as rice, toast, bananas, and applesauce.
- Identify and limit foods that exacerbate symptoms, including spicy, greasy, caffeinated, acidic, and high-sugar foods.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help your digestion.
- Properly chew food to break down particles and reduce stomach strain.
- Participate in moderate exercise, such as walking or swimming, to enhance digestion and alleviate discomfort.
- Avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, as they might irritate the stomach lining.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing that may put strain on the abdomen.
- Raise your head while sleeping to avoid acid reflux.
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to any of the components in Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include meat, milk, fish, tempeh, asparagus, wheat, and poultry in your diet.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health.
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
- Avoid processed and fried food.
- Follow a well-balanced diet.
Side Effects of Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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FAQs
Disease/Condition Glossary
Carnitine deficiency: It is a condition characterised by low levels of carnitine in the body. Carnitine deficiency could be primary or secondary. Primary carnitine deficiency prevents the body from utilising fats for energy, particularly during fasting. Secondary carnitine deficiency occurs when there is not enough carnitine in the blood. Symptoms of carnitine deficiency include tiredness, irritability, delayed motor development, and muscle weakness.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
The interaction of alcohol with Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection in pregnancy. Hence, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection supplementation in lactating mothers has not been studied. If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose or may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose or may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Vocartine 1Gm/5Ml Injection could be used in children to treat carnitine deficiency. The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor based on the body weight of your child.
