Starpress XL 25 Tablet

Short Description

Starpress XL 25 Tablet is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It also helps prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.

Dosage Form

Tablet PR

Introduction

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

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Starpress XL 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Starpress XL 25 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter, and meat.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Starpress XL 25 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Starpress XL 25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Starpress XL 25 Tablet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

Starpress XL 25 Tablet is a long-acting 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.

Starpress XL 25 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Starpress XL 25 Tablet should be taken once a day regularly at the same time. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack. It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease). Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.