Carnitine compsn. as the racemate or optical isomers - is used to treat hyperlipaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and associated lipid metabolism defects

摘要

Compsns. contain D,L-carnitine, D-carnitine, L-carnitine or their salts, esters or amides in an effective quantity to reestablish normal metabolism and a pharmaceutical vehicle or support. Unlike known compsns. the present compsn. is free from undesirable side-effects. The compsns. are administered orally or parenterally in daily doses of 10-50 mg/kg of active cpd. Animal tests and clinical trials are described.