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Staha 5 Tablet

Manufactured byLa Renon Healthcare
ContainsMinoxidil (Oral)
Description
Staha 5 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing your blood vessels and lowering your blood pressure. Staha 5 Tablet may cause common side effects such as increased heart rate, increased hair growth, changes in your hair colour, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Staha 5 Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Staha 5 Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing kidney or heart problems before beginning treatment with this medicine. Staha 5 Tablet may interact with other medicines. Therefore, close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Staha 5 Tablet

  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased hair growth
  • Changes in hair colour
  • ECG variations

Uses of Staha 5 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Severe hypertension
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Staha 5 Tablet may be observed within one hour of intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Staha 5 Tablet lasts for an approximate duration of 24 hours after intake.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Staha 5 Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Staha 5 Tablet is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Staha 5 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid Staha 5 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a condition with a non-cancerous tumour in your adrenal glands (glands located above your kidneys), which results in high blood pressure. Staha 5 Tablet is not recommended if you have pheochromocytoma due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Staha 5 Tablet is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Staha 5 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings

Fluid retention

Staha 5 Tablet may increase your risk of fluid retention (an accumulation of fluid in your tissues and body cavities). This may increase your risk of congestive heart failure (a condition in which your heart is unable to pump blood properly). Inform your doctor if you experience swelling in your hands, feet, ankles and legs while on treatment with this medicine.

ECG alterations

Changes in ECG (electrocardiogram) may be observed after beginning treatment with Staha 5 Tablet. Your ECG will be closely monitored while on treatment with this medicine.

Hypertrichosis

Hypertrichosis is a condition with excessive hair growth. Staha 5 Tablet may increase your risk of hypertrichosis. You may experience an elongation, thickening and enhanced pigmentation of your fine body hair within three to six weeks after starting treatment with this medicine.

Tachycardia

Staha 5 Tablet may increase your risk of tachycardia (fast heart rate). It may also increase your risk of angina pectoris (chest pain). Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms while on treatment with this medicine.

Other medicines

Staha 5 Tablet may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Inform your doctor about your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before taking this medicine.

Driving or Operating machines

Staha 5 Tablet may cause dizziness and fainting. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your mental alertness after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Staha 5 Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Staha 5 Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Corticosteroids

Guanethidine

Alprazolam

Tizanidine

Codeine

Zolpidem

Sildenafil

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Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Staha 5 Tablet should be used with caution if you have pre-existing heart problems such as congestive heart failure (a condition in which your heart is unable to pump blood properly), ischaemic heart disease (a condition with narrowed blood vessels, resulting in reduced blood supply to your heart muscle) due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Your heart function needs to be closely monitored.

Kidney Disease

Staha 5 Tablet is eliminated by kidneys and should be used with caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects, resulting from the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your kidney function needs to be closely monitored and dose adjustments may be required based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Staha 5 Tablet with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition. Staha 5 Tablet may cause fluid retention (an accumulation of fluid in your tissues and body cavities). Inform your doctor if you experience swelling in your hands, feet, ankles and legs while on treatment with this medicine. Staha 5 Tablet may increase your hair growth. You may experience changes in the growth, thickness, and colour of your hair within a few weeks after beginning treatment with this medicine. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your alertness after taking Staha 5 Tablet.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Staha 5 Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and improving your blood flow. This helps in lowering your blood pressure.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Vasodilators, Anti-hypertensive Agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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