Elkar Information

Elkar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Elkar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Elkar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Elkar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Elkar is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Elkar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Elkar related warnings section.

The section on Elkar contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Elkar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Elkar is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Elkar Benefits & Uses
Elkar Dosage & How to Take
Elkar Side Effects
Elkar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Elkar with Other Drugs
Elkar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Elkar
Elkar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Elkar Benefits & Uses

Elkar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Elkar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Elkar Related Warnings

Is the use of Elkar safe for pregnant women?

Elkar has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Elkar safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Elkar. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Elkar on the Kidneys?

Elkar rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Elkar on the Liver?

Elkar may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Elkar on the Heart?

Elkar is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Elkar with Other Drugs

Elkar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

Elkar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elkar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Elkar

Is this Elkar habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Elkar is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Elkar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Elkar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Elkar in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Elkar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elkar

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Elkar together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Elkar

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Elkar and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown