Starzyl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 24.84
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Starzyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Description
- Starzyl is indicated in the treatment of various diseases including post-operative infections, septicaemia, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, all forms of amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, anaerobic infections, surgical prophylaxis, and more.
Dosage and Administration
- The recommended dosage for adults and children over 10 years varies based on the condition being treated, ranging from 200 mg tid to 2 gm as a single dose, with different dosing regimens for children and different conditions like trichomoniasis, intestinal amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers, anaerobic infections, surgical prophylaxis, and more. Vaginal gel and suppository dosages are also provided.
Pharmacology
- Metronidazole, the active ingredient, is an imidazole class antibacterial drug classified as an antiprotozoal agent. It interacts with DNA and exhibits bactericidal action when reduced by anaerobes metabolically.
Interaction
- Potential interactions with drugs like disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan are highlighted.
Contraindications
- Metronidazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives.
Side Effects
- Common side effects such as metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes may be observed during treatment.
Pregnancy and Lactation
- It has US FDA Pregnancy Category B, and caution is advised when administered to a nursing woman.
Precautions and Warnings
- Compelling reasons for administering Starzyl longer than recommended duration, caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy, and potential urine discoloration are highlighted.
Use in Special Populations
- Specific guidance is provided for patients with hepatic impairment and renal impairment.
Overdose Effects
- High doses may result in symptoms like vomiting, ataxia, and disorientation, with symptomatic and supportive treatment as the recommended approach.
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides, Anti-diarrhoeal Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light, and keep out of the reach of children.
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