Starcad 50 mg Tablet 10's

Starcad 50 mg Tablet is a combination of cholesterol-lowering agent and anti-hypertensive agent, primarily used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and coronary artery disease (clogged arteries). It lower raised bad cholesterol levels (low-density lipoprotein - LDL), triglycerides (TG) and increases good cholesterol levels (high-density lipoprotein - HDL) in the body. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the heart. This blockage of arteries is often an accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Starcad 50 mg Tablet is composed of two medicines, namely: Atorvastatin and Amlodipine. Atorvastatin belongs to the class of drugs known as statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. It works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. Amlodipine belongs to the class of 'calcium channel blockers' and is used to treat high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels, so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowers the blood pressure. Thus, Starcad 50 mg Tablet lowers the risk of stroke and heart attack in people with diabetes and coronary heart disease with raised cholesterol level. 

Your doctor will advise you how often you take Starcad 50 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Starcad 50 mg Tablet include nausea, stomach pain, headache, sleepiness, ankle swelling, flushing (warm sensation in the face, ears, neck and trunk), palpitations (pounding heartbeat), constipation, muscle pain and tiredness. These side effects do not occur in everyone using Starcad 50 mg Tablet and may vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, it is advised to consult your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping Starcad 50 mg Tablet may worsen your condition and increase the risk of a future heart attack. Let your doctor know if are sensitive to Starcad 50 mg Tablet and have any kidney/liver diseases and heart problems like aortic/mitral stenosis (reduced blood flow from left atrium to the left ventricle due to narrowing of the mitral valve). Starcad 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Starcad 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, hence it is advised to drive only when you are mentally alert.

Starcad 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of High blood pressure (hypertension), Chest pain (angina), and Coronary artery disease (clogged arteries). The detailed uses of Starcad 50 mg Tablet are as follows:

• Treating Hypertension: Starcad 50 mg Tablet relaxes blood vessels, allowing for smoother blood flow, which lowers high blood pressure.
• Managing Angina: Starcad 50 mg Tablet alleviates chest pain and discomfort associated with angina by improving blood flow to the heart.
• Treating Coronary Artery Disease: Starcad 50 mg Tablet manages clogged arteries, reducing cardiovascular risk through dual action of lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Preventing Cardiovascular Events: Starcad 50 mg Tablet helps to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other peripheral vascular diseases by managing cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

• Starcad 50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Starcad 50 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Starcad 50 mg Tablet is used to treat myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke or coronary artery disease. It also lowers abnormally elevated bad cholesterol or fat levels and raises good cholesterol levels in the body. Starcad 50 mg Tablet is composed of Atorvastatin and Amlodipine. Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering agent and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. It works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. Atorvastatin reduces the risk of coronary events, such as heart attack, stroke and angina (chest pain). Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering the blood pressure. It treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease conditions. Amlodipine also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. Starcad 50 mg Tablet helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, thereby preventing a heart attack, stroke and other peripheral vascular diseases. 

It is important to tell your doctor if you have any kidney/liver diseases, muscle pain, diabetes, thyroid disorders, alcohol use, and heart problems (aortic/mitral stenosis) before using Starcad 50 mg Tablet . The patient should inform the doctor if he/she is taking Starcad 50 mg Tablet before any surgery is scheduled or any new medicine is taken. Starcad 50 mg Tablet can have harmful effects on the baby when a pregnant mother uses it. Also, Starcad 50 mg Tablet can pass into the breast milk and may affect the breastfed infants. Starcad 50 mg Tablet is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Starcad 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness that can affect your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol intake while using Starcad 50 mg Tablet since it may lead to increased blood pressure and further worsening of side effects. Starcad 50 mg Tablet should be used in children only under a doctor's supervision.