Starin 200 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Starin 100 mg capsule Starin 40 mg suspension Starin ds 80 mg suspension Starin pd 20 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of acute otitis media
  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
  • Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
  • Treatment of community acquired pneumonia
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
  • Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea
  • Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections in women

Pharmacology

  • Third generation cephalosporin
  • Good stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • Approximately 29 to 33% excreted unchanged in urine in 12 hours

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Recommended dosage for infants and pediatric patients
  • Dosing adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction
  • Pharmacokinetics in patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration with antacids
  • Concomitant administration with H 2 blockers
  • Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
  • Close monitoring of renal function when administered with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Skin and vaginal fungal infection
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Myalgia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Decision on breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced dose in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Repeated evaluation of the patient’s condition

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
  • Shake well before each use
  • Storage conditions for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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