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Chemical Name: BUMETANIDE (byoo-MET-a-nide)
This medicine is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure, congestive
heart failure, and swelling due to excess body water. It may also be used to
treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
WARNING: This drug is a strong "water pill" (diuretic). Using too much of this
drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, it is important you
be monitored by your doctor. Promptly notify your doctor if you become very
thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking ketanserin.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
chloral hydrate, cisplatin, digitoxin, digoxin, ginseng, indomethacin, or
parenteral aminoglycoside antibiotics. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. WHEN YOU FIRST START
TAKING THIS MEDICINE, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of
urination. If you are taking 1 dose daily, take it in the morning to prevent
this medicine from affecting your sleep. If you are taking more than 1 dose,
take the last dose no later than 6 pm. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature
in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. YOUR DOCTOR MAY HAVE ALSO PRESCRIBED a
potassium supplement for you. If so, follow the dosing carefully. Do not start
taking additional potassium on your own or change your diet to include more
potassium without first checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while
taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness or
lightheadedness when sitting up or standing, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
if you experience diarrhea, muscle pain or cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite,
restlessness, dry mouth, unusual thirst, unusual tiredness or weakness, or rapid
or irregular heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness,
excessive urination followed by a decrease in amount of urine, muscle cramps,
weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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