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Bumetanide
Latest prescription information about Bumetanide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Bumetanide
Pronunciation : byoo met' a nide
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives
ICD Code : Y52.5
Trade Name(s): International- Bumex. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a diuretic, prescribed for the treatment of swelling and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease. It prevents too much salt absorption in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in people with history of absence of urine, less urination, severe kidney disease, brain disease, severe depletion of blood electrolytes, hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Dose is based on patient’s condition and response to this medication. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth once daily, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver problems, during pregnancy and lactation. *It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. *Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn. Side Effects : Most Common- Muscle cramps, dizziness, hypotension, headache nausea and encephalopathy. Miscellaneous- Impaired hearing, itching, irregular heart rate, weakness, hives, abdominal pain, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, rash and vomiting. *Monitor blood sugar, kidney and liver functions regularly while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store tablets at 15° to 30°C. |
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