Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER 10.0 tablet er in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 13th, 2025

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER is a product of Lupin Ltd

Composition: S-Metoprolol Succinate (47.5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 252.40

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All Details About Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER

Description:

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke and to prevent migraines.

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken with or without food, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.

The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, constipation, and feeling of coldness in the extremities. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.

Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Starcad-Beta

Chubbyigue
Constipation
Slow heart rate
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Frigid extremities

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How long does Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER take to work?

The time taken by Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Is taking Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER dangerous?

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.

Does Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER help you sleep better?

Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER belongs to the beta blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.

What should I do if I forget to take Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER?

If you forget to take a dose of Starcad-Beta 50 Tablet ER, then take it as soon as you remember it. However, if the time of your next dose is nearby, then skip the missed dose to avoid taking a double dose.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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