What is Bumetanide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Bumex
See also: Bumetanide-Amiloride
Bumetanide (brand name Bumex) is a diuretic, a type of drug which increases water excretion in order to reduce sodium levels in the blood. This is useful for the treatment of swelling (edema) in heart failure, kidney disease, or hypertension.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congestive heart failure | 44 | 14 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 36 | 25 | |
| Swelling of extremities | 3 | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 2 | 0 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 21 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bumetanide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent urination | 3 | |
| Dry mouth | 2 | |
| Muscle cramps | 2 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Decreased kidney function | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Bumetanide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 5 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Bumetanide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide (Lasix) | 6 | |
| Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) | 1 | |
| Spironolactone (Aldactone) | 1 | |
| Torsemide (Demadex) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Bumetanide and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) | 1 | |
| Furosemide (Lasix) | 1 | |
| Spironolactone (Aldactone) | 1 |
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