Avage and Ziac

• Generic Name: tazarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Avage, Fabior, Tazorac

Avage (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.

The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face, and benign facial lentigines (non-cancerous freckles) in adults and adolescents who are at least 17 years old.

The Fabior and Tazorac brands of tazarotene topical are used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

Tazorac is also used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Avage may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Ziac

Ziac contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Ziac is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Ziac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.