Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Uses
Ziac is indicated for treatment of high blood pressure.
How Taken
Use Ziac as directed by your doctor. To avoid stomach upset take Ziac with a meal. Ziac may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Ziac, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ziac, if you have asthma, bronchitis, lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), diabetes, gout, an overactive thyroid, low blood levels of potassium or sodium, heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure), blood vessel problems, pheochromocytoma, lupus, liver disease, or kidney problems, if you are having surgery or receiving anesthesia, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding. It is not known if Ziac can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ziac while you are pregnant. Ziac is found in breast milk. Do not breast–feed while taking Ziac. Some medicines may interact with Ziac. Therefore tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement that you are taking. Do not take Ziac if you have uncontrolled heart failure, heart block, a very slow heart rate, or low blood pressure, you are unable to urinate, you are taking other beta–blockers (e.g., propranolol), dofetilide, or mibefradil. If you stop taking Ziac suddenly, you may have withdrawal symptoms. These may include sharp chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. When stopping treatment with Ziac, your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose over a period of 1 to 2 weeks and will watch you closely for side effects, especially if you have certain kinds of heart disease. If chest pain becomes more severe or a heart problem develops, Ziac should be restarted at once, at least temporarily, and other measures to help unstable chest pain should be taken. Because heart artery disease is common and you may not know you have it, it may be safer not to stop Ziac quickly even if you are only being treated for high blood pressure. Ziac may cause you to become more sensitive to the sun. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Ziac. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Ziac before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Ziac may hide signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your vision change, give you a headache, chills, or tremors, or make you hungrier. Check blood sugar levels closely.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the Missed Dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Some of the Possible Side Effects are- Cough, dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness. Contact your doctor if any of these or other side effects occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately- Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), chest pain, irregular heartbeat, muscle pain or weakness, swelling of ankles or feet, unusual thirst or fatigue, unusually slow or irregular heartbeat.
Storage
Store Ziac at 77 °F (25 °C), Brief storage at temperatures 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ziac out of the reach of children.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected seek medical attention immediately. Some of the symptoms of Ziac overdose are- coughing, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, muscular weakness, nausea, seizures, slow heart rate, trouble breathing, upset stomach, vomiting, and weakness.
More Information
Ziac may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. These effects may worsen if Ziac is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Use Ziac with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to this drug. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, contact your doctor. Ziac should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Disclaimer
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