Starpress XL is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure hypertension High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries If it continues for a long time the heart and arteries may not function properly This can damage the blood vessels of the brain heart and kidneys resulting in a stroke heart failure or kidney failure A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks Starpress XL is also used to treat severe chest pain angina and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks It is given to people who have already had a heart attack In addition Starpress XL is used to treat patients with heart failure Starpress XL is a beta blocker It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body like the heart As a result the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure When the blood pressure is lowered the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart Starpress XL is available only with your doctor s prescription

Do not take Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s if you are allergic hypersensitive to Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s or any ingredients present in it Please consult your doctor before taking Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s if you are pregnant or planning to conceive and breastfeeding It should not be given to children Don t stop taking Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s without talking to your doctor first Stopping Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure cause chest pain or a heart attack Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms Before taking Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus liver cirrhosis myasthenia gravis psoriasis or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder Do not take Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs for depression other blood pressure lowering medicines such as nifedipine verapamil diltiazem disopyramide or quinidine to treat irregular heartbeat Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking Starpress XL 50 Tablet 15 s Do not consume alcohol while on this medication