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Bumex Consumer Information
BUMEX
Generic Name: bumetanide (byoo MEH tah nide)
Brand Names: Bumex
What is the most important information I should know about bumetanide?
- To reduce nighttime urination, take bumetanide early in the day unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Promptly report any muscle weakness or cramps to your doctor.
What is bumetanide?
- Bumetanide is in a class of drugs called loop diuretics (water pills). It decreases the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of salt and water lost in the urine.
- Bumetanide is used to reduce swelling in the body caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.
- Bumetanide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bumetanide?
- Before taking bumetanide, tell your doctor if you have
- an allergy to sulfa medicines such as sulfa-based antibiotics,
- kidney disease,
- liver disease,
- diabetes mellitus,
- gout, or
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
- You may not be able to take bumetanide, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
- Bumetanide is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that bumetanide is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take bumetanide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- It is not known whether bumetanide passes into breast milk. Do not take bumetanide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take bumetanide?
- Take bumetanide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- To reduce nighttime urination, take bumetanide early in the day unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking bumetanide suddenly even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly could make your condition worse.
- It is important to take bumetanide regularly to get the most benefit.
- Your doctor may want you to have blood pressure monitoring or other medical evaluations during treatment with bumetanide to monitor progress and side effects.
- Store bumetanide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
- Symptoms of a bumetanide overdose include weakness, muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, confusion, irregular pulse, nausea, and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking bumetanide?
- Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase the side effects of bumetanide.
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