Bumex (oral/injection)

Generic name:bumetanide (oral/injection) [ byoo-MET-a-nide ]
Drug class:Loop diuretics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Bumex?

Bumex is diuretic that is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome.

Bumex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Bumex if you are unable to urinate, if you have severe kidney or liver disease, if you are severely dehydrated, or if you have an electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Bumex if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe kidney disease or are unable to urinate;

• severe liver disease or cirrhosis;

• severe dehydration; or

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a heart rhythm disorder;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• gout;

• an allergy to sulfa drugs; or

• if you are on a low-salt diet.

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