What it's used for
Bumetanide tablets are used to treat fluid retention known as edema. This retention is often associated with congestive heart failure, as well as liver and kidney diseases.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The usual total daily oral dosage is 0.5 mg to 2 mg, given as a single dose in most patients.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Excessive doses or overly frequent administration can lead to profound water loss, electrolyte depletion, dehydration, and circulatory collapse.
Common side effects
Frequent adverse reactions include muscle cramps, dizziness, low blood pressure, headache, nausea, and encephalopathy in patients with pre-existing liver disease.
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