Starcad

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  • Contains / Salt: Amlodipine (2.5 mg) + Atorvastatin (10 mg)
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Starcad Information

Starcad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Starcad have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Starcad. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Starcad also has some side effects, the most common being Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Some other side effects of Starcad have been listed ahead. These side effects of Starcad are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Starcad has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Starcad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Starcad is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Starcad have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Starcad may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Starcad is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Starcad Benefits & Uses

Starcad is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Starcad Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg atorvastatin
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg atorvastatin

Starcad Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Starcad safe for pregnant women?


    Starcad should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

  • Is the use of Starcad safe during breastfeeding?


    Starcad has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Starcad on the Kidneys?


    Starcad can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

  • What is the effect of Starcad on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Starcad. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Starcad on the Heart?


    Starcad has very mild side effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Starcad with Other Drugs

Starcad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Starcad Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Starcad unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Starcad

  • Is this Starcad habit forming or addictive?


    Starcad does not cause addiction.

Starcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Starcad


    Some foods when eaten with Starcad can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Starcad


    Taking alcohol with Starcad can be dangerous.



Frequently asked Questions about Starcad

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Starcad comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Starcad cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Starcad has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Starcad cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Starcad can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Starcad with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Starcad can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Starcad safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Starcad is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650

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