Ubiquinone+levocarnitine
About
Ubiquinone+levocarnitine belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplements’ primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to improve and prevent heart attack symptoms, hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, muscular dystrophy, macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), migraine headache, fertility problems, and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Ubiquinone+levocarnitine contains Ubiquinone (CoQ10) and Levocarnitine. Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals). Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. A Ubiquinone+levocarnitine is used to treat ubiquinone and carnitine deficiencies and liver, heart, and muscle problems.
Take Ubiquinone+levocarnitine as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ubiquinone+levocarnitine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Ubiquinone+levocarnitine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Ubiquinone+levocarnitine. If you are known to be allergic to Ubiquinone+levocarnitine or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) so that a doctor may change the dosage form. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Ubiquinone+levocarnitine. Ubiquinone+levocarnitine is safe to use in children, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. If you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine.
Uses of Ubiquinone+levocarnitine
Medicinal Benefits
Ubiquinone+levocarnitine consists of nutritional supplements, namely, Ubiquinone (CoQ10) and Levocarnitine, used to treat nutritional deficiencies and used in liver, heart, and muscle problems. Ubiquinone is a naturally occurring quinone in most aerobic organisms, from bacteria to mammals. CoQ10 is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals). Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Collectively, Ubiquinone+levocarnitine improves symptoms and increases exercise ability in people with heart problems. Ubiquinone+levocarnitine improves symptoms such as rapid or pounding heartbeat, nervousness, and weakness in people with high thyroid hormone levels. It is also used for weight loss and may have an impact on brain function. Ubiquinone+levocarnitine increases sperm count and sperm movement in men with fertility problems. It is also used to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ubiquinone+levocarnitine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Ubiquinone+levocarnitine if you are allergic to Ubiquinone+levocarnitine or its contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Ubiquinone+levocarnitine. Do not give Ubiquinone+levocarnitine or any other herbal/ health supplements to a child unless prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes before using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins and herbal supplements. If you need surgery, stop taking Ubiquinone+levocarnitine at least 2 weeks ahead of time. A regular blood test and urine test are recommended to monitor the carnitine levels in the body if you are on long-term treatment with Ubiquinone+levocarnitine.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ubiquinone+levocarnitine may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol, anisindione).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ubiquinone+levocarnitine should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure, severe kidney, and liver disease, diabetes, and seizures (fits).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Ubiquinone+levocarnitine is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine.
Pregnancy
cautionInform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Ubiquinone+levocarnitine to you.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere are limited studies of Ubiquinone+levocarnitine on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionUbiquinone+levocarnitine is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
Liver
cautionUbiquinone+levocarnitine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary.
Kidney
cautionUbiquinone+levocarnitine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor
Children
safe if prescribedSafe to be given to children below 12 years. No harmful interaction has been reported in children below 12 years of age. However, consult your doctor before using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
- Animal products like meat, fish, poultry and milk are the best sources.
- Increase the intake of calcium and magnesium-rich foods, including prunes, raisins, and orange juice, in your diet.
- Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
- Include more vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, whole grains, foods, and nuts products in your diet.
- Make a habit of regular exercising for at least 1-2 hours a day, or at least one should walk for about half an hour for good health.
- Reduce saturated fat (or hidden fats) intake in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
Special Advise
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while taking Ubiquinone+levocarnitine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Carnitine deficiency: It occurs when not enough of the nutrient 'carnitine' is available to the body. This can cause muscle weakness and heart or liver problems. Carnitine is obtained from foods, particularly animal-based foods. A carnitine deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of carnitine from food. It is essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb carnitine even if you are consuming it. Carnitine deficiency can lead to many health problems like encephalopathy (severe brain dysfunction), myopathy (muscle disease), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if the liver is affected, cardiomyopathy (heart problem), or swelling (oedema). Carnitine deficiency symptoms are weakness in the hips, shoulders, upper arms, and legs, heart muscles, tiredness (fatigue), irritability, delayed movement (motor) development, and poor feeding in a baby.
Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10) deficiency: It is a disorder when your body doesn't have adequate levels of an enzyme called coenzyme Q10. This can affect many parts of the body, especially the brain, muscles, and kidneys. CoQ10 is present in every cell of the body and provides energy to the body. However, the highest concentrations are found in organs with the greatest energy demands, such as the heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Your body produces CoQ10 naturally, but its production tends to decrease with age. You can also get CoQ10 through supplements or foods. Other causes of CoQ10 deficiency include nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B6 deficiency, genetic defects in CoQ10 synthesis or utilization, increased demands by tissues as a consequence of disease, mitochondrial diseases, and side effects of statin treatments. Ubiquinone deficiency symptoms include physical fatigue and muscle weakness, even while undertaking relatively non-strenuous physical activities such as walking.
FAQs
Ubiquinone+levocarnitine Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) and Levocarnitine. Ubiquinone is an antioxidant which protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals). Levocarnitine works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Ubiquinone+levocarnitine should not be used in patients with heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Discuss with your doctor the potential benefits and risks before using Ubiquinone+levocarnitine.
Carnitine deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate carnitine levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in carnitine like meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, beef, pork, chicken or turkey fish. If your carnitine levels are still low, your doctor may prescribe supplements.
In some patients, warfarin and other blood thinners, when taken along with Ubiquinone+levocarnitine may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Ubiquinone+levocarnitine, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin or any other blood thinner.
You are recommended to take Ubiquinone+levocarnitine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting using of Ubiquinone+levocarnitine, please consult your doctor.
