Get Informed: Bumex
Active Ingredient(s)
Bumetanide
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of edema related to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease. It works within the kidneys to help promote excess water to be expelled from the body.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 10:31 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Bumetanide
- Bumex
- Burinex
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning related to its potential risks of electrolyte and water imbalances.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 28 Feb 1983
- Est US Patients*
- 121,200
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Bumex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Bumex
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Bumex during the past year.
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What is Bumex used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 890 patients that use Bumex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure/Edema | 90% |
mild
severe
|
| High Blood Pressure | 10% |
mild
severe
|
| Kidney Failure | 2% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Bumex work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 890 users taking Bumex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 75%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Bumex outweigh the bad things.
- 14%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Bumex.
Common Side Effects of Bumex
iGuard regularly polls our more than 890 users taking Bumex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
20% of patients experience side-effects on Bumex
< 1% of patients experience significant side-effects on Bumex
Most Common Side Effects...
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Urinary Frequency
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Dryness, Electrolyte Problems, Fatigue, Light Sensitivity, Muscle Pain/Cramps, Postural Hypotension
Global Patient Feedback for Bumex (Bumetanide) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have endured swollen feet/ankles and hands a couple of times in my life, but about 4 wks ago, out of the blue, my feet/ankles began to swell more than ever. After two weeks, and no change in swelling, I saw my doctor. She immediately listened to my breathing and said that I had some fluid around my heart also....WHOA!!! I am only 33 yrs old doc, what's going on?! Put me on Hydroclorothyazide, but not help. One week later, Lasix(furosemide), no change....Now on Bumex...For the first two hours, I am in the bathroom...after that, I hardly pass any urine. The left side of my chest aches(had echocardiogram 2 days ago), and my body is stiff from all the edema. If anyone has any advice, it is more than welcome.
34 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-04-10 23:32:17
Question/Comment:
Doctor replaced Furosemide with Bumex recently, for my husband. He has CHF, Diabetes2,has had past renal problems, and takes Pro Crit for anemia. He regularly has Acites and has it drained. This time CT scan showed little fluid though weight had soared from 241 to 271 in 2 mos. Docs blamed it on Holiday Eating!!!! Finally had to go to Hosp., where the Bumex was prescribed on New Years Day. After severe dizziness, dose was cut in half.
Today, 01/ 15, rx was dropped and he is back on Furosemide. Dizziness was so bad, he has fallen 6 times in past 2 wks. I think Docs should do more than read the 'good stuff'' about
new products before they prescribe them to someone that is so severely ill.
72 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-01-15 12:51:02
Question/Comment:
I have been taking bumetanide (Bumex name brand) for several years(about 10) and in meantime have developed diabetes and am now on metformin and on carvedilol for congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. So far have not had any bad side effects from these tho I have A1c , electrolytes, lipids, cbc, tsh, uric acid, and other monitoring tests done quarterly and more if needed. Also watch for edema, drink plenty of fluids, watch diet carefully. Am under doctor's supervision regularly also. Biggest problem I have is itchy and dry skin and have to use a quad cane because of bad knee and sometimes some swelling of legs and feet.
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-12-24 05:21:33
Question/Comment:
how does Bumetanide help with losing weight ?
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-12-16 04:42:11
Answer/Reply:
Bumetanide is a diruetic - it causes your kidneys to produce more urine, thus removing more fluid from your body. This can cause weight loss, but Bumetanide is NOT prescribed for that purpose. It is prescribed to prevent excess body fluid that can build up in parts of the body where it isn't supposed to build up (lungs, hands/feet, etc). It is also used to reduce blood pressure. Using Bumetanide as a weight loss drug can lead to a number of potentially dangerous side effects - excessively low blood pressure, potassium deficit, and others. Potassium is an important electrolyte - it is vital for proper functioning of nerves and muscles - especially your heart. Too little can lead to life threatening heart arrhythmias. If you want to lose weight, please see your doctor for advice - NEVER use any prescription medication without consulting with your doctor first.
58 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-12-24 12:11:45
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