NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Mar 1993
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ZIAC (bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) by Teva is clinical pharmacology bisoprolol fumarate and hctz have been used individually and in combination for the treatment of hypertension. Approved for the management of hypertension. First approved in 1993.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ZIAC is a fixed-dose combination of bisoprolol fumarate (a cardioselective beta-1 blocker) and hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) indicated for the management of hypertension. The two agents work synergistically—HCTZ 6.25 mg significantly enhances bisoprolol's antihypertensive effect while minimizing hypokalemia risk compared to higher HCTZ doses. This combination allows effective blood pressure control with lower individual doses and improved electrolyte tolerability.
$0.112BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Product is in late commercial lifecycle with minimal Part D activity (142 claims, 2023); team focus is likely on managed decline and defending market share against generic erosion.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Bisoprolol fumarate and HCTZ have been used individually and in combination for the treatment of hypertension. The antihypertensive effects of these agents are additive; HCTZ 6.25 mg significantly increases the antihypertensive effect of bisoprolol fumarate. The incidence of…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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