The U.S. Food and Drug Administration labeled the recall as Class III, meaning there’s a low health risk<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter<\/b>
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TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) \u2014 A widely used blood pressure medication is being pulled from shelves after testing suggested some batches may contain traces of other drugs.<\/p>\n
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals<\/a> has recalled several lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (sold under the brand name Ziac<\/a>), according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/p>\n The tablets may have been contaminated with ezetimibe<\/a>, a cholesterol-lowering medicine the company also manufactures.<\/p>\n The recall affects the following lots, as reported by USA Today<\/em>:<\/p>\n 30-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-30. Lot 17232401, exp. 11\/2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 100-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-01. Lot 17232401, exp. 11\/2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 500-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-05. Lots 17232401, exp. 11\/2025 and 17240974, exp. 05\/2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Samples tested at the manufacturer\u2019s facility in Madhya Pradesh, India, showed the traces of ezetimibe.<\/p>\n Regulators classified the recall as Class III, meaning the issue is not expected to cause serious health risks.<\/p>\n But patients who think they may have medication from the recalled lots should check the packaging and contact their pharmacy or prescriber.<\/p>\n Bisoprolol\/hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed to treat high blood pressure by helping the heart beat more normally and removing extra water and sodium from the body.<\/p>\n Lowering blood pressure can help reduce the risk of a heart attack<\/a> and stroke<\/a>.<\/p>\n Neither Glenmark nor the FDA has issued specific instructions for patients yet, USA Today<\/em> reported. Patients who have affected lot numbers should contact their health care provider and, if so instructed, safely dispose of the recalled medication.<\/p>\n More information<\/strong><\/p>\n The Cleveland Clinic has more on blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n