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STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET

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Synonym

S AMLODIPINE+S METOPROLOL SUCCINATE

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET belongs to a class of medication called anti-hypertensive agents primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Also, STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is used to treat chest pain, irregular heart rhythm. Hypertension is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely:  S-amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and S-metoprolol (beta-blocker). S-amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by acting on muscle cells in the artery walls and relaxes the muscle. Thereby, it relaxes and widens arteries (blood vessels) and improves the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. S-metoprolol belongs to the beta-blockers class that works by blocking beta receptors in the heart and makes the heartbeat slow and with less force. Thereby, it decreases the pressure at which blood is pumped out of the heart and throughout the body. Thus, together they lower high blood pressure.

Take STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience tiredness, dizziness, slow heart rate, nausea, headache, orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying position), depression, stomach pain, or fluid retention. Most of these side effects of STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET. Avoid drinking alcohol with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache. Drive only if you are alert as STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure. STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is used with caution in heart failure, during surgeries, pheochromocytoma, lung diseases, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, hyperthyroidism, aortic stenosis. STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is not recommended in cardiogenic shock, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, liver diseases.

Uses of STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET

Hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain)

Medicinal Benefits

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET contains S-amlodipine and S-metoprolol primarily used to treat high blood pressure. S-amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that acts on muscle cells in the artery walls and relaxes muscle cells. Thereby, it relaxes and widens arteries (blood vessels) and improves the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. S-metoprolol belongs to beta-blockers that block beta receptors in the heart and make the heartbeat slow and with less force. Thereby, it decreases the pressure at which blood is pumped out of the heart and throughout the body. Thus, together they lower high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Take STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET

  • Tiredness
  •  Dizziness
  •  Slow heart rate
  •  Nausea
  •  Headache
  •  Orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying position)
  •  Depression
  •  Stomach pain
  •  Fluid retention

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET. Complete the full course of medication and do not stop taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET suddenly as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure. Avoid taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET if you have blood circulation or heart problems, Prinzmetal’s angina (painful feeling in the chest in periods of rest), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing problems, phaeochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal gland), low blood pressure, diabetes or metabolic acidosis (increased acidity of the blood), hyperthyroidism. Avoid drinking alcohol with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache. Drive only if you are alert as STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may cause dizziness or tiredness. If you are about to under any surgery or receive anesthetics, please inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may cause a very slow heartbeat.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), antidepressants (duloxetine, nefazodone), water tablets (furosemide), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), medicines used to lower high blood pressure (verapamil,  diltiazem, nifedipine, disopyramide), drugs to treat irregular heartbeat (quinidine, amiodarone, propafenone), antidiabetic drug (insulin glargine), thyroid medicines (levothyroxine), benzodiazepine (alprazolam), blood thinner (apixaban), lower high cholesterol-lowering medicines (atorvastatin).

Drug- Food Interaction: STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may interact with grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure. STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal supplement used to treat depression). Also, avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET if you have blood circulation or heart problems, Prinzmetal’s angina (painful feeling in the chest during periods of rest), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing problems, phaeochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal gland), low blood pressure, diabetes or metabolic acidosis (increased acidity of the blood). If you have a slow heart rate, psoriasis (severe skin rashes), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), dry eyes, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • VERAMAPIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • NIFEDIPINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • APIXABAN
  • ATORVASTATIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.
  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil, which may lower high blood pressure.
  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended while taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET.
  • STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may rarely cause changes in blood tests and liver function tests.
  • A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET for effective results.
  • Your doctor may advise regular blood tests for monitoring of electrolytes.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood pressure/Hypertension: Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that the heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Normal blood pressure lies in between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
Other Info - STA0480

FAQs

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely:  S-amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and S-metoprolol (beta-blocker). S-amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by acting on muscle cells in the artery walls and relaxes muscle cells. Thereby, it relaxes and widens arteries (blood vessels) and improves the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. S-metoprolol belongs to the beta-blockers class that works by blocking beta receptors in the heart and makes the heartbeat slow and with less force. Thereby, it decreases the pressure at which blood is pumped out of the heart and throughout the body. Thus, together they lower high blood pressure.
STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET cause common side effects like tiredness, dizziness, slow heart rate, nausea, headache, orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying position), depression, stomach pain, or fluid retention.
STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of severe low blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET. Also, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET.
STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may cause dizziness when standing up from sitting or lying position suddenly. Therefore, to avoid such effects, it is advised to stand up slowly from sitting or lying position.
STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may cause high potassium levels in the blood and cause adverse effects on overdose. Therefore, take STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET only in doses as prescribed by your doctor.
STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is may be safe to use in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption with STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Caution

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is a category C pregnancy drug. STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may be excreted in human milk in small amounts. Therefore, STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

STARCAD SA 5MG TABLET should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

It is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.