Ziac
Bisoprolol · Hydrochlorothiazide
Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One ingredient slows the heart, the other removes excess fluid.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Bisoprolol · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg + 12.5mg
This listing uses Ziac as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ziac vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ziac details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- bisoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; second or third-degree AV block; anuria; severe renal failure
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; electrolyte depletion; cold extremities
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe heart block, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One ingredient slows the heart, the other removes excess fluid.
Mechanism of action
Bisoprolol reduces heart rate and cardiac output, while hydrochlorothiazide promotes renal clearance of water and sodium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Ziac is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Bisoprolol / Hydrochlorothiazide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.