What is Bumetanide taken for?

March 4, 2008 | by DoctorSolve

Bumetanide is a loop diuretic and powerful fluid-reducing injection used to treat swelling caused by excess body water and mineral loss associated with heart failure, and kidney and liver disease. It works by forcing the kidney to eliminate sodium, potassium, and water.

Important Information about Bumetanide

Using too much Bumetanide can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Use caution while driving or operating any machinery as it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. It may also increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often. Tell your doctor if you:
  • Are allergic to any ingredients of Bumetanide.
  • Have no urine formation
  • Have severe depletion of blood electrolytes.
  • Have brain and nervous system problems caused by severe liver disease.
  • Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • Are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • Are dehydrated or have had a heart attack or diabetes
  • Are a habitual user of alcohol.
Bumetanide should not be used in CHILDREN. Bumetanide may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning.

Bumetanide Side Effects

Dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; drowsiness; headache; low blood pressure. Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; diarrhea; extreme thirst or dry mouth; loss of appetite; muscle cramps; nausea; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; rapid or irregular heartbeat; ringing in the ears or hearing loss; stomach cramps; weakness; vomiting.   DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low-cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best Canadian pharmacies online. DoctorSolve has filled more than 200,000 U.S. prescriptions. For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit https://www.doctorsolve.com/ - a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

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