Hypertension:
Indications for: ZIAC
Hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
Initially one 2.5mg/6.25mg tab once daily. Adjust at 14-day intervals; max two 10mg/6.25mg tabs (20mg bisoprolol + 12.5mg HCTZ) once daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
ZIAC Contraindications:
Cardiogenic shock. Overt heart failure. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Marked sinus bradycardia. Anuria. Sulfonamide allergy.
ZIAC Warnings/Precautions:
CHF. Peripheral vascular disease. Bronchospastic disease. Surgery. Thyroid disease. Avoid abrupt cessation. Gout. Arrhythmia. SLE. Postsympathectomy. Excessive fluid loss. Monitor electrolytes, BUN (if high). Discontinue if electrolyte disorders develop rapidly. Acute angle-closure glaucoma (with or without acute myopia and choroidal effusions). Diabetes. Hepatic or renal impairment. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
ZIAC Classification:
Cardioselective beta-blocker + diuretic.
ZIAC Interactions:
May potentiate other antihypertensives, reserpine, guanethidine, other catecholamine-depleting drugs, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmics, myocardial depressants, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Digitalis, lithium toxicity. Antagonized by rifampin, NSAIDs. Increased rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal. Adjust antidiabetic, antigout medications. Hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia more likely with diazoxide. NSAIDs may cause renal failure. ACTH, corticosteroids, amphotericin B increase hypokalemia risk. Orthostatic hypotension with alcohol, CNS depressants. May block epinephrine. May interfere with parathyroid tests.
Adverse Reactions:
Dizziness, fatigue, cough, insomnia, diarrhea, muscle cramps, impotence; HCTZ: increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Tabs 2.5mg/6.25mg, 5mg/6.25mg—100; 10mg/6.25mg—30
