How to use Bumetanide? (Bumex, Burinex) - Dose, Side Effects, Safety - Doctor Explains

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Bumetanide. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.

Generic name: Bumetanide.
Brand names: Bumex and Burinex.
Available as a tablet and injection.

How to use it?
Tablet: Just swallow it with half a glass of water.
Injection: Your doctor will place the injection. It will be injected into a muscle or given as an intravenous drip.
It is best to take this medicine in the morning with breakfast, as it will cause you to urinate more. for obvious reasons this effect can be annoying during the night.

When to use it?
Bumetanide is a diuretic, also called a waterpill. It causes you to pee out unnecessary salts and water, which results in an increased production of urine. This will make you pee more often and decreases the stress on your heart.
Through this effect, Bumetanide is used to treat fluid retention, also called edema, in people with congestive heart failure, severe liverproblems or a severely impaired kidney function.
When taking Bumetanide in tablet form it will be effective after 30 min up to 2 hours.

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
However, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 0.5-1 mg in the morning when taking bumetanide as a tablet. This dose should be repeated every 6-8 hours.

What are the side-effects?
Common (1-10%): Electrolyte disturbances, dizziness, low blood pressure, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, muscle spasms, (muscle) pain, urination disorders and fatigue.
Uncommon (0.1-1%): bone marrow failure, blood cell disorders, dehydration, diabetes, a high or low blood sugar, gout, hearing impairment, chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence, thirst, dry mouth, rash, eczema and edema.

Safety:
You may feel a little dizzy when using this medicine. If you do experience dizziness, do not participate in traffic.
Furthermore, in moderation it can also be combined with alcohol. Although, combining Bumetanide with alcohol could increase certain side effects. Therefore always be careful.
You can eat anything with Bumetanide. Although, to prevent potassium deficiency, you can make sure to consume enough potassium-rich foods. Potassium is found in citrus fruit, among other things.
Next, Bumetanide could have interactions with other drugs you are using. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.
Lastly, Bumetanide could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2023). Bumetanide.
2: Apotheek.nl (2023). Bumetanide.

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