Starpress XL 25 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate 23.75mg)

Medical Description

Starpress Xl 25 tablet contains metoprolol as an ingredient. It is an “Anti-hypertensive” medicine used to lower the raised blood pressure and other heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain), heart failure, thus preventing further complications. It relaxes the blood vessels thereby reducing the load on the heart and decreasing the blood pressure. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine. Starpress Xl 25 tablet must not be used in children below 18 years of age.

Uses of Starpress Xl 25 MG

It is used to treat high blood pressure, along with certain heart conditions like angina (chest pain) and heart failure.
Decreased blood pressure helps to prevent other conditions like kidney problems, stroke, heart attack and migraine.

Contraindications of Starpress Xl 25 MG

If you are allergic to metoprolol or other ingredients of Starpress Xl 25 tablet.
If you suffer from heart conditions like heart block and uncontrolled heart failure.
If you suffer from asthma or lung condition.
If you suffer from low blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
If you suffer from renal or liver disease.
If you suffer from electrolyte imbalance or acid-base imbalance.
If you suffer from decreased heart rate.
If you are using medication like verapamil, diltiazem and disopyramide (heart medicine).

Side effects of Starpress Xl 25 MG

Dizziness
Headache
Decreased heart rate
Orthostatic hypotension
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Tiredness

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You suffer from an allergic reaction.
You suffer from side effects after taking Starpress Xl 25 tablet.
You suffer from a medical condition like diabetes, heart condition, liver or kidney disease.
You suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma, obstructive lungs disease (COPD).
Starpress Xl 25 tablet must not be used in children below 18 years of age.

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Mode of Action of Starpress Xl 25 MG

How Does It Work?
Starpress Xl 25 tablet relaxes the blood vessels, thus slowing down the heart rate. It reduces the workload on the heart of pumping the blood effectively.

Directions for Use of Starpress Xl 25 MG

Starpress Xl 25 tablet must be taken as directed by the doctor. Swallow as a whole with a glass of water. Take regularly for optimal results. Do not consume it more than prescribed by the doctor.

Interactions of Starpress Xl 25 MG

Interactions with other medicines
The effect of medications used to treat diabetes like insulin may be increased with Starpress Xl 25 tablet.
Medicine used for heart failure like digoxin may alter the effect.
Medicine used for heart conditions like verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine causes decreased heart rate, low blood pressure when used along with the medicine.
Pain-killer medicines like diclofenac, indomethacin may decrease the effect of Starpress Xl 25 tablet.
Rifampicin (anti-tubercular) decrease the effect of Starpress Xl 25 tablet, whereas paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline (mood elevator), cimetidine (acid-lowering), hydralazine (anti-allergic), lidocaine (anaesthetic) increase the effect of the medicine.
Concurrent use of hormonal pills like oestrogen decreases the anti-hypertensive action of the medicine.
Concurrent use of medicines like aldesleukin (skin cancer), alprostadil (erectile dysfunction), clonazepam, diazepine (mood and sleep) increases the effect of Starpress Xl 25 tablet.
Discuss with the physician regarding the medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking to avoid possible interactions.

Storage and disposal of Starpress Xl 25 MG

Store below 25°C. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Starpress Xl 25 MG

Overdose
Excess of Starpress Xl 25 tablet causes decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, heart failure, decreases blood sugar and oxygen levels, altered electrolyte levels and coma. If you have taken too much of the medicine, contact the doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Take a dose as soon as you remember if you have missed a dose. If it’s for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Follow the Starpress Xl 25 tablet dosage regimen. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.