Medications and Drugs
GENERIC NAME: bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide
BRAND NAME: Ziac
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ziac is a combination product
containing: bisoprolol
(Zebeta)
and hydrochlorothiazide
(Esidrix;
Oretic).
PRESCRIPTION: Yes
GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes
PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 2.5mg bisoprolol/6.25mg
hydrochlorothiazide, 5mg bisoprolol/6.25mg hydrochlorothiazide,
10mg
bisoprolol/6.25mg hydrochlorothiazide.
STORAGE: Ziac should be stored at room temperature, 59-
86°F
(15-30°C) in a tight container.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Ziac is used for treating patients with
high
blood pressure.
DOSING: The dose of Ziac is tailored to the patient's
needs.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Please see the individual drugs'
articles for
bisoprolol (Zebeta)
and
hydrochlorothiazide
(Esidrix;
Oretic).
PREGNANCY: There is no information about the effects of
ZIAC on
the fetus in pregnant women. Physicians may elect to use Ziac
if its
benefits are deemed to outweigh potential risks.
NURSING MOTHERS: Please see the individual drugs'
articles for
bisoprolol (Zebeta)
and
hydrochlorothiazide
(Esidrix;
Oretic).
SIDE EFFECTS: Please see the individual drugs' articles
for
bisoprolol (Zebeta)
and
hydrochlorothiazide
(Esidrix;
Oretic). Since the dose of hydrochlorothiazide in
Ziac is low,
the risk of a reduced level of potassium in the blood is no
greater than
with placebo.
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Last Editorial Review: 12/31/1997
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