Blood pressure drug recalled

 

 

PP Cherian

New Jersey: A combination drug for high blood pressure has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturers over concerns that it may be mixed with another drug.

Drug: The recalled drug is bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, sold under the brand name 'Ziac'.

Reason: Reserve samples were found to contain the cholesterol drug levothyroxine. The drug was recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. of New Jersey.

FDA classification: The recall is in Class III, meaning that the risk of serious health problems associated with using this drug is low.

Affected packages: More than 11,100 bottles of 2.5 mg and 6.25 mg doses are being recalled. (Expiry date: November 2025 to May 2026)