Ziac
Indicated for hypertension utilized to support blood pressure management.
Strengths: 2.5/6.25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lodoz
- Therapeutic class
Beta-blocker; Thiazide Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Cardioselective Beta-blocker
- Precautions and warnings
monitor electrolyte levels; avoid abrupt cessation
- Minor side effects
fatigue; dizziness; headache; cold extremities
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; hypokalaemia; hyperuricaemia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Indicated for hypertension utilized to support blood pressure management.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Merck KGaA
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
lithium; nsaids
- Age restrictions
Not suitable for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
asthma; severely impaired hepatic function; anuria; second or third-degree heart block
Serious side effects
heart block — requires immediate medical attention; severe electrolyte imbalance — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Bisoprolol blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors to reduce heart rate, while hydrochlorothiazide promotes excretion of water and electrolytes, reducing overall blood pressure.
Ziac
Indicated for hypertension utilized to support blood pressure management.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Hydrochlorothiazide, Bisoprolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Available option
- 60 tablets - 2.5/6.25 mg1076-2-5-6-25-mg-17491