About L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE
L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE is a combination medicine used to treat liver diseases such as acute and chronic hepatitis, chronic alcoholic liver damage, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Liver diseases lead to disturbance of vital liver functions. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE effectively prevents multiple liver disease mechanisms and ensures protection, regeneration, and rejuvenation of the liver.
L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE contains L-ornithine-L-aspartate as its active ingredient. L-ornithine-L-aspartate rejuvenates the liver by increasing the rate of energy production in liver cells. It decreases ammonia levels in the blood by increasing ammonia detoxification. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE helps in treating liver disease.
You are advised to take L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, fatigue, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents in L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE. Consult your doctor before taking L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Be cautious while driving and operating machinery as it is unknown if L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE interferes with your ability to drive. Avoid consuming alcohol along with L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE as it could lead to further liver damage. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE
Liver disease
Medicinal Benefits
L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE contains two nonessential amino acids such as ornithine and aspartic acid. This medication has the benefit of lowering ammonia present in blood and is thus used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE helps to increase the number of amino acids, arginine in the body. Ammonia is a nitrogenous waste of the body that is excreted from the body in the urine. Ammonia may be poisonous for blood cells, by reducing the levels of ammonia in the body, L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE avoids the risk associated with elevated ammonia levels in the whole body. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE has liver-protecting properties if given to patients with fatty liver.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Be cautious while driving and operating machinery as it is unknown if L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE interferes with your ability to drive. Avoid consuming alcohol along with L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE as it could lead to further liver damage. L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor regarding your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side-effects/interactions.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE may have interaction with an anti-Parkinson agent (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE as it may lead to further liver damage.
Pregnancy
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before taking L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE; your doctor will decide whether L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionIt is not known if L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE interferes with your ability to drive. Be cautious while driving or operating machinery.
Liver
safe if prescribedL ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE is used to treat various liver diseases. So, it is probably safe to be taken by patients with liver impairment. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE in patients with kidney impairment.
Children
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE in children. Please consult your doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid alcohol consumption and quit smoking.
- Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
- Adopt a liver-friendly diet such as fibre-rich food.
- Cut down on fats, sugar, and salt.
- Avoid stress by practising yoga or meditation.
- Exercise regularly as it helps in reducing the accumulation of fat.
Special Advise
During the treatment with L ORNITHINE L ASPARTATE, try to have a monthly liver function test (LFT).
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Liver disease: The liver is an important organ responsible for carrying-out many vital functions such as metabolism, detoxification of waste, and energy storage. Liver diseases occur due to disturbance of liver functions. Liver diseases include acute and chronic hepatitis, chronic alcoholic liver damage, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Hepatitis occurs due to viral infection leading to liver damage and inflammation, making it difficult for the liver to function properly. The fatty liver could occur due to excess alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver) or other factors (non-alcoholic fatty liver). Liver cirrhosis is damage to the liver, which causes scarring and liver failure. Jaundice occurs due to the build-up of bilirubin in the blood, which causes the yellowing of skin and eyes. Symptoms include dark urine, yellowing of skin and eyes, loss of appetite, fatigue, bloody or dark stools, nausea, and vomiting.
