What is this medication?
BUMETANIDE (byoo MET a nide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. It treats 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 care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- dehydration
- diarrhea
- irregular heartbeat or rhythm
- kidney problems
- liver disease
- low levels of electrolytes, like magnesium, potassium, or sodium, in your blood
- vomiting
- an unusual or allergic reaction to bumetanide, sulfa drugs, other drugs, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medication?
This drug is injected into a vein or a muscle. It is given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your health care provider about the use of this drug 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?
This does not apply. This drug is not for regular use.
What may interact with this medication?
- 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 provider 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 should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this drug.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care provider as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
- decreased hearing, ringing of the ears
- kidney injury (trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine)
- low blood pressure (dizziness; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
- low potassium levels (trouble breathing; chest pain; dizziness; fast, irregular heartbeat; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; muscle cramps or pain)
- severe diarrhea
- unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care provider if they continue or are bothersome):
- headache
- increased thirst
- loss of appetite
- muscle weakness
- nausea
- stomach pain
- unusual sweating
- vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medication?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
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.