Acupraz 5 Tablet SR

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 05 Jan 2026 | 05:06 PM (IST)

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. It is also used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

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Prazosin (5mg)

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Accuren BioPharma

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Product introduction

Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension) lowers the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This medicine may also be used to treat Raynaud's disease. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. Take it regularly and take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms, so keep taking it even if you feel well.

The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low, especially when you first start taking this medicine. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects.

If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease, and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.

Uses of Acupraz Tablet SR

Benefits of Acupraz Tablet SR

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Acupraz 5 Tablet SR helps lower high blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. Reducing blood pressure decreases the risk of serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. When taken in the right dose and duration as prescribed, it improves circulation, reduces strain on the heart, and supports overall cardiovascular health.

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Acupraz 5 Tablet SR helps relieve the bothersome urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by relaxing the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, making urinating easier. This results in reduced urinary frequency, improved urine flow, and fewer nighttime trips to the bathroom, allowing for better sleep and overall comfort.

Side effects of Acupraz Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acupraz

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Weakness
Low energy
Palpitations
Nausea

How to use Acupraz Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acupraz 5 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.

How Acupraz Tablet SR works

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. In benign prostate hyperplasia, it relaxes the muscles in the prostate gland and makes it easier to pass urine, and reduces the need to urinate urgently or frequently.

All substitutes for Acupraz 5 Tablet SR

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Prazopill XL 5 Tablet

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Prazorest 5 Tablet SR

by Origin Healthcare

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Quick tips

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Acupraz 5 Tablet SR as it may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect of this medicine, causing increased dizziness.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor that you are taking Acupraz 5 Tablet SR if scheduled for a cataract surgery.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Acupraz 5 Tablet SR.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Acupraz 5 Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Acupraz 5 Tablet SR in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Acupraz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sweating or dizziness until they fade away and consult your doctor.

Moderate

Dapoxetine (Oral Route)

Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.

Moderate

Baclofen (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Tadalafil (Oral Route)

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Monitoring of blood pressure is recommended. Your doctor may adjust the dose, if required.

Frequently asked questions

Is Acupraz 5 Tablet SR a sleeping pill?

No, Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Acupraz 5 Tablet SR. A rare side effect of Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).

Can Acupraz 5 Tablet SR get you high?

No, Acupraz 5 Tablet SR does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Acupraz 5 Tablet SR include nervousness and depression.

How should Acupraz 5 Tablet SR be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Acupraz 5 Tablet SR should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meals and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.

What precaution should be followed while taking Acupraz 5 Tablet SR?

Acupraz 5 Tablet SR in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak, particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine, lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Acupraz 5 Tablet SR is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.

How long do I need to take Acupraz 5 Tablet SR?

Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure, then you may have to take it for life.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

Related lab tests

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Name: Accuren BioPharma
Address: A 1104, Progressives Celebrity CHS, Sector 15, CBD Belapur ( Navi Mumbai)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Acupraz Tablet SR

Benefits of Acupraz Tablet SR

Side effects of Acupraz Tablet SR

How to use Acupraz Tablet SR

How Acupraz Tablet SR works

All substitutes for Acupraz 5 Tablet SR

Prazopill XL 5 Tablet

Prazorest 5 Tablet SR

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

Dapoxetine (Oral Route)

Baclofen (Oral Route)

Tadalafil (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Acupraz 5 Tablet SR a sleeping pill?

Can Acupraz 5 Tablet SR get you high?

How should Acupraz 5 Tablet SR be taken?

What precaution should be followed while taking Acupraz 5 Tablet SR?

How long do I need to take Acupraz 5 Tablet SR?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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