Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Bumetanide
Drug Class: Diuretics
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: Yes
Product Images & Descriptions:

What is/are Bumetanide Injection? (Back to top)
BUMETANIDE is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• abnormal blood electrolytes
• diarrhea or vomiting
• gout
• heart disease
• kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine
• liver disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to bumetanide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
This medicine is injected into a muscle or a vein. It is usually given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or in a clinic.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)

• alcohol
• diuretics
• certain antibiotics given by injection
• heart medicines like digoxin and dofetilide
• hormones like cortisone, fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone
• lithium
• medicines for diabetes
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines for inflammation like indomethacin
• OTC supplements like ginseng and ephedra

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• blood in the urine or stools
• blurred vision
• dry mouth
• fever or chills
• hearing loss or ringing in the ears
• irregular heartbeat
• muscle cramps, pain or weakness
• unusually weak or tired
• vomiting or diarrhea

• headache
• loss of appetite
• unusual bleeding or bruising

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
You will be monitored closely while you are on this medicine. It will lower your blood pressure and may increase your blood sugar. If you are diabetic your blood sugar will need to be checked.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
Keep out of the reach of children.

Store unopened vials at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unopened medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:June 02, 2007

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