Starpress R XL 50 Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.

Uses of Starpress R Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Starpress R Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this 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.

Side effects of Starpress R 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 Starpress R

Nausea
Taste change
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Cough
Dizziness
Weakness
Headache
Cold extremities
Slow heart rate
Numbness of extremity
Increased potassium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Starpress R 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. Starpress R XL 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Starpress R XL 50 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Starpress R XL 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Starpress R XL 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Starpress R XL 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Starpress R Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Starpress R XL 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Starpress R Tablet ER

You have been prescribed Starpress R XL 50 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Starpress R XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medication.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I have BP problem for that I am taking starpress xl 50 mg and izit tl .and in facing frequent urination

Dr. Priyanka Shekhar

General Practitioner

Frequent urination - probably you have urinary tract infectionContinue tablet of BPGet regularly checking you BPKindly consult doctor for the antibiotics

I have blood pressure since three years. I use to take starpress xl 25 tab (metaprolol) I feel bit increase in BP.(150)should I change medicine.what lifestyle should I prefer .?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Add losartan 25 mg daily

i was facing dizziness and palpitations and i was diagnosed with BAV. I am at present taking Starpress xl 25 once in a day. Lots of side effects. I want to try discontinuing the tablet and become normal. I am thinking of taking starpress xl 12.5 for few days and then come out of the medication. Please suggest what can be done

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

U need it share ur echo repoet

i am suffering with B.P but now and then swelling my face , foot at joint, early morning,now i use followin medicine telcadh40 & starpress xl am . creatine 0.9, no sugar. what is better option, please see my 2d eco report this is my consultation report

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

no way u taking this much anti hypertensivethere is 4 group f medicine prescribed to ujust take STARPRESS AM XL 50 TABLET once daily for 1 week and let me know ur BP status , monitor from 4rth day in evening and in morning make a note with date and time and share with usCBC, ESR, Urine RE & CS, Hba1c, Blood sugar (fasting & PP), Lipid profile, KFT, LFT, Thyroid profile, eGFR

I have undergone CABG on Then my BP n blood sugar was OK. Subsequently BP had risen to 150/100. Cardiologist had prescribed Win BP CT 40/6.25, Starpress xl 50 n cildip10, startor10, Ceruvin75. Starpress has been discontinued n BP has become very normal. But getting stomach disorder like constipation, indigestion, improper urination. Pl advice whether to discontinue any of the above mentioned medicines n take enzymes

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

continue same can add isabgol at bedtime

Dear Doctor, I had a by surgery in 2013. In April I got the checkup done. All test are normal except I have slightly high BP. I have been taking these medicine on the advice of my cardiologist. CILACAR 10 MG TABLET - M/E CTD 6.25 MG TABLET - M HOPACE 5 MG Tablets - M/E ROSUVAS 10 MG TABLET - E STARPRESS-XL 50 MG TABLET - M Could you pl. suggest some cheaper alternative medicines? Thank you

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

U can go for generics

User feedback

Patients taking Starpress R XL 50 Tablet

Once A Day

92%

Twice A Day

What are you using Starpress R Tablet ER for?

High blood pr*

50%

Others

33%

Heart attack

17%

*High blood pressure

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

89%

Average

11%

What were the side-effects while using Starpress R XL 50 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Esophageal ob*

33%

*No Side Effect, Esophageal obstruction

How do you take Starpress R Tablet ER?

With food

100%

Please rate Starpress R XL 50 Tablet on price

Expensive

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Average

33%

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Starpress R XL 50 Tablet

Introduction of Starpress R Tablet ER

Uses of Starpress R Tablet ER

Benefits of Starpress R Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Starpress R Tablet ER

Common side effects of Starpress R

How to use Starpress R Tablet ER

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Starpress R Tablet ER?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Starpress R Tablet ER

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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