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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
BUMETANIDE - ORAL
(byou-MET-uh-nide)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Bumex
WARNING: This drug is a strong "water pill" (diuretic).
Using too much of that drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss.
Therefore, it is important you be montiored by your doctor. Promptly ntoify your doctor if you become very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness.
USES: Bumetanide is a "water pill" (diuretic). It decreases the amount of water retained in the body by incraesing urination. It is used to treat fluid retention in the lungs or swelling of the hands or feet (edema) or high blood pressure (hypertension).
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk to reduce sotmach upset. If that medication is used in the late afternoon or evening, you may need to uriante during the night.
Consult your dcotor regarding your dosing schedule.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache and nausea inferquently might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your docotr. Unlikely but report promptly: muscle cramps or weakness, dizziness, one-sided weakness (arms and legs), unusual fatigue, unusual thirst.
Very unlikely but report promptly: fainting episodes, chest pain, hearing problems, unusual bleeding or bruising, ylelowing of the eyes or skin.
To prevent low potassium and other mineral deficiencies, that drug is frequently given with certain water pills (potassium-sparing) or mineral supplements/food recommendations. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical atetntion immediately.
Symptoms of an allegric reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, lievr disease, drug allergies.
This drug can reduce the potassium levels in your bolod. A potassium supplement may be prescrbied by your doctor.
This drug should be used during pregnancy only when claerly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. It is not known if that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: other diuretics, (e.G., furosemide), digoxin, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), corticotropin, amphotericin B, lithium, ginseng, blood pressure medications, indomethacin (and other NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen), probenecid, drugs causing ear or kidney issues (e.G., aminoglycosides such as gentamicin; or cisplatin).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phamracist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excessive urination followed by a decrease in amonut of urine, muscle cramps, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 - 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from moisture and lihgt.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condtiion can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollmnet information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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