Septapress-5 Tablet contains an 'anti-hypertensive' medication primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower any future risk of heart attack and stroke. In addition to this, it is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump.
Septapress-5 Tablet contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker, primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart's workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack or stroke.
Take Septapress-5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Septapress-5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Septapress-5 Tablet are drowsiness, headache, weakness, dizziness, priapism (prolonged erections), nausea, and feeling exhausted. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Septapress-5 Tablet and keeping blood pressure under check. A low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help, losing weight in case of people who are obese), etc., are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Septapress-5 Tablet, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or a history of a heart attack.