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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?
Starlium can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Starlium, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Starlium safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Starlium may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Starlium should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Kidneys?
Starlium has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Starlium on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Starlium on the Heart?
Side effects of Starlium rarely affect the heart.
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?
Yes, Starlium cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
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, this Starlium works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Starlium
It is safe to take Starlium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starlium
Consumption of alcohol and Starlium together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 424-426
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357-358
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valium® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diastat® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valotco® (diazepam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 424-426
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357-358
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valium® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diastat® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valotco® (diazepam)
