Starpress Xl 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Starpress Xl 50 MG Description
Starpress XL 50 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and various other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain) and heart failure, thus reducing further complications. It contains metoprolol as an active ingredient. Starpress XL 50 mg lowers the raised blood pressure and also has its action specific to the heart muscles. It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby reducing the load on the heart and decreasing the blood pressure.
Starpress XL 50 mg tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may further cause harm to the health of an individual by increasing the risk of damage to various organs such as the eye, brain, heart, kidney, etc.
Before using the Starpress XL 50, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Seloken XL 50 tablet, Prolomet XL 50 tablet, Metocard XL 50 tablet, Metpure XL 50 tablet and Revolo XL 50 tablet are some other medicines containing metoprolol.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹86.33 |
You Save | ₹11.77 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythm |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, nausea, decrease blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Starpress Xl 50 MG
- Starpress XL 50 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (angina pectoris) and irregular heart rhythm.
- It also helps prevent other conditions such as stroke, heart attack and migraine.
Contraindications of Starpress Xl 50 MG
- If you are allergic to metoprolol or any other ingredient of the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet.
- If you are suffering from a heart conduction problem (like AV block) or uncontrolled heart failure.
- If you are suffering from sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms due to malfunction of sinus node).
- If you have continuous chest pain that occurs when you are at rest, between midnight and early morning (Prinzmetal's angina).
- If you have reduced blood supply to your limbs (peripheral arterial disease).
- If you have severe asthma or a lung disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- If you are suffering from untreated high blood pressure due to a tumour in the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in your body).
- If you are using medicines to treat irregular heart rhythms, like disopyramide.
- If you have diabetes associated with frequent low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia).
- If you are suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension).
Side effects of Starpress Xl 50 MG
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- A sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position (orthostatic hypotension).
Precautions and Warnings of Starpress Xl 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You have asthma.
- If you have diabetes, caution is required.
- You have a tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
- You have an overactive thyroid (a condition when the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroxine hormone).
- You are suffering from psoriasis.
- You have a circulation-related problem in the toes, arms, legs or fingers.
- You are suffering from a type of chest pain (Prinzmetal’s angina).
- You recently had a heart attack, chest pain or heart surgery.
Directions for Use of Starpress Xl 50 MG
- Starpress XL 50 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, without food. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor....
Storage and disposal of Starpress Xl 50 MG
- Store the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet in original packing to protect it from light and heat.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Starpress Xl 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Starpress Xl 50 MG
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Interactions of Starpress Xl 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The effect of medications used to treat diabetes such as insulin may be increased with the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet.
- Medicine used to treat heart failure like digoxin may alter the effect.
- Medicine used to treat heart conditions such as verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine can cause decreased heart rate, low blood pressure when used along with this medicine.
- Painkiller medicines like diclofenac, indomethacin may decrease the effectiveness of the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet.
- Rifampicin (anti-tubercular) may decrease the effectiveness of the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet, whereas paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline (mood elevator), cimetidine (acid-lowering), hydralazine (anti-allergic), lidocaine (anaesthetic) may increase the effect of this medicine....
- Concurrent use of hormonal pills such as oestrogen decreases the anti-hypertensive action of this medicine.
- Concurrent use of certain medicines such as aldesleukin (skin cancer), alprostadil (erectile dysfunction), clonazepam, diazepine (mood and sleep) increases the effect of the Starpress XL 50 mg tablet.
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.
Content Details
Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the consequences if I stop Starpress XL 50 mg tablet on my own?
Q: What special precautions should I follow while taking Starpress xl 50?
Q: What should be discussed with my healthcare provider before I start treatment with Starpress XL 50 mg tablet?
Q: Is Starpress Xl 50mg Tablet a blood thinner?
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References
- Metoprolol tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 May 2022]
- Metoprolol tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 May 2022]
- AG-METOPROLOL-L [Internet]. Pdf.hres.ca. 2021 [cited 18 May 2022]
- CDSCO - Metoprolol [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 18 May 2022]
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