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Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER

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Product introduction

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke and to prevent migraines.

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken with or without food, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.

The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, constipation, and feeling of coldness in the extremities. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.

Benefits of Starcad-Beta Tablet ER

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. It works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

In Treatment of Arrhythmia

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Prevention of Stroke

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

In Prevention of Migraine

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain, or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of Starcad-Beta Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Starcad-Beta

  • Fatigue
  • Slow heart rate
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Cold extremities

How to use Starcad-Beta Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Starcad-Beta Tablet ER works

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Do not stop taking Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Chemical Class
Alcohol & phenols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Beta blocker- Cardioselective

Patient concerns

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I take starcad beta 25 my bp is 150/80 my age 34
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Not good Medicine for BP alone consult physician near u for proper examination and blood work up
What is heart attack? When heart attack coming?
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Related to chest pain angina commonly
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FAQs

Q. How long does Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER take to work?

The time taken by Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Q. Is taking Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER dangerous?

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.

Q. Does Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER help you sleep better?

Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER belongs to the beta blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.

Q. What should I do if I forget to take Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER?

If you forget to take a dose of Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER, then take it as soon as you remember it. However, if the time of your next dose is nearby, then skip the missed dose to avoid taking a double dose.

Q. Can I take alcohol after taking Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Starcad-Beta 25 Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

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