Starpress XL 25 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate)

Description

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is a heart medicine that contains Metoprolol. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris (chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood), and arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL helps in preventing heart attack (a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply). Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL works by reducing the rate and force of the contractions of your heart. Thus it decreases high blood pressure.

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL may cause side effects like headache, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a longer time. This medicine may also cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine. Do not take Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL if you are allergic to it.

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL should be taken with food or immediately after food. For the ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor about your complete medical history including medical conditions if any. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before taking Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Gudpres Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lopresor 25 MG Tablet XL
Novartis India Ltd.
Metspot Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Prolomet Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Revelol Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Cough
Fever and chills
Low blood pressure
Dark urine
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Yellow eyes and skin
Headache

Uses of Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL

What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension is a condition in which your blood pressure is very high. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL reduces your blood pressure by widening the blood vessels and improves the heart rate.
Angina Pectoris
Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort due to reduced blood flow to your heart. It occurs when the blood vessels are narrowed or blocked. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL causes blood vessels to relax resulting in an improved blood flow to your heart and treats Angina.
Cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition where your heartbeats are irregular. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL slows down the activity of your heart allowing your heart to beat slower and less forcefully. Therefore it is used to treat heart rhythm problems.

Dosage

Starpress R XL 25 Tablet
Starpress R XL 50 Tablet
Starpress XL 100 Tablet
Starpress XL 12.5 Tablet
Starpress XL 25 Tablet
Starpress XL 50 Tablet
Starpress-AM XL 50 Tablet
Starpress-H 50 XL Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Second or third-degree heart block
Heart block is a condition that occurs when the signals that control your heart are slowed down. Heart block is of three stages named as first, second, or third-degree. First-degree heart block is the least severe, second-degree heart block is severe and can often progress to third-degree heart block, the most severe form. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is not recommended to treat second or third-degree heart block that requires emergency attention.
Bradycardia
Bradycardia or slow heart rate occurs when your heart beats less than 60 times per minute. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is not recommended to treat a slow heart rate.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is safe to use during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause any side effects in breastfed infants. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Major surgery
Use Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL with caution if you are planning to undergo major surgery.
Sports
Athletes are advised not to indulge in certain sports while using Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL. Archery, racing, shooting, and other high-risk sports should be avoided. If you are actively involved in sports, you are advised to refer to the list of medicines published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that are not to be taken while participating in certain sports events.
Driving or operating machines
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL may cause dizziness and fatigue in some people. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.
Use in children
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of its use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Do not skip any dose of Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL. If you forget to take a dose of Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL, seek immediate medical attention.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on treatment with Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL because it can lower the blood pressure drastically.
Interaction with Medicine
Amlodipine
Aminophylline
Diltiazem
Disease interactions
Asthma/ COPD
Use Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL with caution if you have a respiratory condition such as asthma (a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe). Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL can cause shortness of breath and also worsen other respiratory symptoms.
Diabetes
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL can mask the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your blood sugar levels while on treatment with this medicine.
Liver disease
Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL should be used with extreme caution if you have a liver problem. This medicine breaks down in your liver and is excreted through urine. Using this medicine while you have pre-existing liver troubles can further worsen your condition.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma or high eye pressure occurs when the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged. Take Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL with caution if you have such a condition as it may increase the risk of mydriasis (a condition in which the pupil of the eye gets widened due to increased eye pressure).
Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia is a condition in which there are high levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood. Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL can increase the cholesterol levels in your blood. Hence use Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL with caution.
Food interactions
Multivitamins with minerals may reduce the effectiveness of Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL when used together. Take Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL 2 hours before taking multivitamins with minerals.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL is used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Take Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL with food or immediately after food.

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL at around the same time daily.

Appropriate lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and smoking cessation should be done along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.

Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL may cause dizziness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Do not break or crush Starpress-Xl 25 MG Tablet XL in your mouth.