Levocarnitine: Used as a supplement for carnitine deficiency.
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Levocarnitine: An amino acid derivative. Levocarnitine facilitates long-chain fatty acid entry into mitochondria, therefore delivering substrate for oxidation and subsequent energy production. Fatty acids are utilized as an energy substrate in all tissues except the brain. (NCI04)
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Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Levocarnitine include:
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