Starcef 400 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Title

  • Starcef 400 mg Capsule

Category

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Dosage Form

  • Capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
  • Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days, can be extended to 14 days if required
  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day

Interaction

  • Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution required during administration to nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Use with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Should be kept below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light and moisture

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

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