Eribulin and Ziac

• Generic Name: eribulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Halaven

Eribulin is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Eribulin is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Eribulin is also used to treat liposarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in fatty tissue anywhere in the body. Eribulin is used for liposarcoma that cannot be treated with surgery, or has spread throughout the body.

Eribulin is usually given after at least 2 other combinations of chemotherapy medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Eribulin 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.