Why were the Ziac tablets recalled?

The Ziac tablets were recalled because they may have been cross-contaminated with ezetimibe, a cholesterol drug produced by the same company.

What is the health risk associated with the recalled Ziac tablets?

The FDA classified the recall as Class III, meaning the product's use is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

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Blood Pressure Med Recalled Over Contamination Fears

Q: What blood pressure drug is being recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals?

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (Ziac) due to potential contamination.

6 Dec

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Summary

Thousands of bottles of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide recalled.
Tablets possibly cross-contaminated with ezetimibe, a cholesterol drug.
Recall is classified as Class III, unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Blood Pressure Med Recalled Over Contamination Fears

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has initiated a recall of multiple lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, commonly known as Ziac, which are prescribed for hypertension. The recall stems from the potential cross-contamination of these blood pressure medications with ezetimibe, a cholesterol-lowering drug also manufactured by the company. Reserve samples indicated the presence of ezetimibe traces.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has categorized this recall as Class III, signifying that exposure to the affected product is unlikely to result in adverse health consequences. The affected medications were manufactured in Madhya Pradesh, India, for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA. Consumers are advised to check lot numbers and consult pharmacists and prescribers.