Bumetanide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 22, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Bumetanide

Common Brands:

Bumex (discontinued)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Loop diuretics

Forms:

Tablet, injection solution

Administration:

Oral administration (by mouth), intravenous or intramuscular injection

Therapeutic Uses:

Edema (excess fluid) due to congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Bumetanide Drug Class

Bumetanide (boo-meh-tah-nyde) belongs to a group of drugs called loop diuretics (water pills).

Bumetanide Age Range

Bumetanide is approved for use in people over the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients.