Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER

Introduction

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that contains a beta-blocker along with a supportive agent to manage high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm conditions. It works by reducing the strain on the heart, lowering heart rate, and improving blood circulation. The extended-release formulation provides a steady effect throughout the day with fewer doses.

Benefits

• Helps in lowering and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels
• Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related complications
• Provides relief from chest pain caused by angina
• Helps in controlling irregular heartbeat and improving heart function
• Extended-release design ensures long-lasting action and convenient once-daily use

Side Effects

• Common side effects may include dizziness, tiredness, slow heartbeat, nausea, and headache
• Some individuals may experience stomach upset, disturbed sleep, or cold hands and feet
• Rare but serious effects include very low heart rate, fainting, or breathing problems in patients with asthma
• Most side effects are mild and improve with continued use

How to Use

• Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, without crushing or chewing
• Take it at the same time each day for consistent effect
• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

What to Avoid

• Avoid alcohol intake, as it can increase drowsiness and dizziness
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice
• Avoid taking higher doses than prescribed
• Do not combine with other heart or blood pressure medicines unless advised by your doctor

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have asthma, lung disease, thyroid problems, diabetes, liver or kidney disorders
• Use cautiously in patients with very low heart rate or severe heart failure
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take only under medical supervision
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is important during treatment
• Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children