About bumetanide
Loop diuretic
Used for
- Treats fluid retention (edema), including with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.
- May be used when oral diuretics are unsuitable or ineffective.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.5–1 mg by slow intravenous or intramuscular injection; may repeat every 2–3 hours if needed. Maximum 10 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Frequent urination
- Low potassium or other electrolyte disturbances
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Dehydration or kidney-function changes
Important warnings
- Requires monitoring of fluid balance, kidney function, and electrolytes.
- Can cause severe dehydration or electrolyte loss, especially with high doses.
- Use cautiously with liver disease, kidney impairment, or difficulty passing urine.
- Rapid injection or high doses may damage hearing.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; human pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether bumetanide passes into breast milk; it may reduce milk production.
Interactions
- Other medicines that affect hearing, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, may increase hearing damage.
- Lithium toxicity risk may increase.
- Other diuretics or blood-pressure medicines may increase dehydration or low blood pressure.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, may reduce its effect.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.