Question 1

What is Bumetanide used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a diuretic, prescribed for the treatment of swelling and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease. It prevents too much salt absorption in the body.

Question 2

What pharmaceutical form is Bumetanide available in?

Accepted Answer

Bumetanide: TABLET 1MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** (ORAL)

Question 3

What are the side effects of Bumetanide?

Accepted Answer

Most Common
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Muscle cramps, dizziness, hypotension, headache nausea and encephalopathy.
Miscellaneous
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Impaired hearing, itching, irregular heart rate, weakness, hives, abdominal pain, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, rash and vomiting.

Question 4

Can Bumetanide be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver problems, during pregnancy and lactation.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Bumetanide?

Accepted Answer

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver problems, during pregnancy and lactation.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn.

Question 6

Who manufactures Bumetanide?

Accepted Answer

VALIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

Question 7

What ATC class does Bumetanide belong to?

Accepted Answer

Bumetanide: ATC C03CA02. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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