Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. If it continues for a long time, it can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate. It plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration your doctor advises. You are advised to take Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, numbness, and cold extremities. Most of these side effects of Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Don't stop taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet without consulting your doctor first. Stopping Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will gradually lower your dose over time to help prevent these symptoms. Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet should not be used to prevent heart attacks. You should not use Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking the Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet . Driving and operating heavy machinery should not be done as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness.  Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur, so patients using Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet should get up with caution. Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet is contraindicated if you have high amounts of potassium in your blood (shown in blood test results). Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. 

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps relieve symptoms of migraine-related headaches. Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet  helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Do not take Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet or any ingredients present. Please consult your doctor before taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive and breastfeed. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Don't stop taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use the Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet if you have a very slow heartbeat, a serious lung condition (like asthma), a serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or a heart blockage. Before taking this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland cancer, or severe blood circulation problem (Raynaud's syndrome).

• Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
• Do not stop taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.