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
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Starcad Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Starcad is used -
Moderate
- Ankle Swelling
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Edema
- Peripheral Edema
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Memory problems
Mild
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Weight gain
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Allergic reaction
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
- पेट की गैस
Common
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhoea
- Increased Glucose level in the blood
- Joint Swelling
Starcad Related Warnings
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Is the use of Starcad safe for pregnant women?
Starcad shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
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Is the use of Starcad safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Starcad on breastfeeding women are very mild.
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What is the effect of Starcad on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Starcad. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
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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.
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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 -
- Low Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Liver Disease
- Heart Failure
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Alcoholism
- Trauma
Frequently asked Questions about Starcad
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Is this Starcad habit forming or addictive?
Starcad is not addictive in nature.
Starcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Starcad
Some foods when eaten with Starcad can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Starcad
Taking alcohol with Starcad can be dangerous.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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