Generic Zebeta

Several different drug companies manufacture generic Zebeta (bisoprolol) products, which are used to help manage high blood pressure. The medication, which comes in tablet form and is available in two strengths, is sold under the name bisoprolol fumarate. The FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to these generic versions, which means they are considered equivalent to brand-name Zebeta.

Zebeta Medication Information

Is a Generic Version of Zebeta Available?

Zebeta^® (bisoprolol fumarate) is a prescription medication that belongs to a group of drugs known as beta blockers. It is approved for treating high blood pressure (known medically as hypertension).

Brand-name Zebeta is manufactured by Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The patents for this medication have expired, and generic Zebeta is now available.

Strengths of Generic Zebeta

Generic Zebeta tablets are available in the following strengths:

Bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg
Bisoprolol fumarate 10 mg.

Who Makes This Medication?

A few different companies make a generic version of Zebeta, such as:

Aurobindo Pharma
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Sandoz
Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Is Generic Bisoprolol as Good as Zebeta?

All generic medications must have certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic bisoprolol versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Zebeta.

However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers or dyes or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.