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May 27, 2012

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High blood pressure facts

High blood pressure (hypertension) is designated as either essential (primary) hypertension or secondary hypertension and is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg.
High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" because it often causes no symptoms for many years, even decades, until it finally damages certain critical organs.
Poorly controlled high blood pressure ultimately can cause damage to blood vessels in the eye, thickening of the heart muscle and heart attacks, hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), kidney failure, and strokes.
Most antihypertensive medications can be used alone or in combination. Some are used only in combination. Some are preferred over others in certain specific medical situations. And some are not to be used (contraindicated) in other situations.
Several classes of antihypertensive medications are available, including ACE i...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Ziac (bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Ziac is a combination of hydrochlorothiazide, which is a thiazide diuretic (water pill), and bisoprolol, which is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Ziac is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, and drowsiness as your body adjusts to the medication. Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, cough, constipation and trouble sleeping may also occur.

Ziac is comes in tablets of 2.5 mg/6.25 mg (bisoprolol fumarate 2.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 6.25 mg): 5 mg/6.25 mg or 10 mg/6.25 mg. The dose is based on the individual patient's needs. Adverse interactions may occur between Ziac and many medications including insulin or diabetes medicine you take by mouth, colestipol or cholestyramine, steroids, lithium, rifampin, NSAIDs, other heart or blood pressure medications or calcium channel blockers. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when prescribed by your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Ziac Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Bisoprolol fumarate Structural Formula Illustration

ZIAC (bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) is indicated in the management of hypertension.

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What is Ziac Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Ziac Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat;
chest pain;
easy bruising or bleeding;
sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, problems with vision or speech, chest pain, or pain in on...

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What is Ziac Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Ziac Consumer Information: Uses

This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This product contains two medications. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals (e.g., epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This slows your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that works by increasing the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and wa...

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