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Composition :

PRAZOSIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Septalyst Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

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Medicinal Benefits

Septapress-5 Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower the risk of future heart attack and stroke. It is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Septapress-5 Tablet contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker that acts by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart's workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces high blood pressure and reduces the chances of a future heart attack or stroke.

About Septapress-5 Tablet

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Septapress-5 Tab:
Taking Tizanidine and Septapress-5 Tab together may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking tizanidine and Septapress-5 Tab together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. It is advised not to drive or use any hazardous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrazosinSodium oxybate
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How does the drug interact with Septapress-5 Tab:
Taking Septapress-5 Tab and Sodium oxybate together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Septapress-5 Tab and sodium oxybate together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, slow or shallow breathing, and impairment in thinking or judgement. It is advised not to drive or use any hazardous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

FAQs

Septapress-5 Tablet contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker that acts by relaxing and widening the constricted blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces high blood pressure and reduces the chances of a future heart attack or stroke.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.

In case, you have missed a dose of Septapress-5 Tablet, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of Septapress-5 Tablet will lead to low blood pressure.

Septapress-5 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

Yes, Septapress-5 Tablet may cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Septapress-5 Tablet. In case you feel dizzy or light-headed, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Septapress-5 Tablet may cause priapism (prolonged erections) sometimes. If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours, inform your doctor and seek emergency medical help as if not treated, it can lead to tissue scarring or erectile dysfunction.

Septapress-5 Tablet can cause nasal congestion due to dilation of vessels in the nasal mucosa.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - SEP0115

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