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Starlium is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety, Epilepsy. Starlium also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Starlium. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Starlium can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Starlium are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Starlium has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Starlium related warnings talks about Starlium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Starlium can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Starlium in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Liver Disease, Glaucoma. Other contraindications of Starlium have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Starlium may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Starlium is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Starlium is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Starlium is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Starlium safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Starlium. It is best to stop taking Starlium immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Starlium safe during breastfeeding?
Starlium may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Kidneys?
Starlium rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Starlium on the liver, information on safety of Starlium for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Starlium on the heart have been reported.
Starlium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Starlium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Starlium habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Starlium. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Starlium as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Starlium only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Starlium can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Starlium
Taking Starlium with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starlium
Consumption of alcohol and Starlium together may have severe effects on your health.
Ideally Starlium can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per a doctor's instructions.
Yes, constipation is a common side effect of this medicine, the exact cause of constipation associated with it is not known. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, use of Starlium for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.
Yes, Starlium causes depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.
Take Starlium as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience