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Bumetanide is a loop diuretic of the sulfamyl category to treat heart failure. It is often used in patients in whom high doses of furosemide are ineffective. There is however no reason not to use bumetanide as a first choice drug. The main difference between the two substances is in bioavailability. Furosemide is incompletely absorbed in the intestine (40%), and there is substantial inter- and intraindividual differences in bioavailability (range 10-90%). ...
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... BUMETANIDE (Bumex®) is a diuretic (water or fluid pill). Diuretics increase the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose water and salt. Bumetanide is a loop diuretic; "loop" refers to the part of the kidney where bumetanide works. Bumetanide is given as a diuretic in conditions that make the body retain water and produce swelling (edema), like heart failure, liver or kidney problems. It is not a cure. Generic bumetanide tablets are available. ...
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Bumetanide Systematic (IUPAC) name 3-butylamino-4-phenoxy-5-su ...
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What You Need To Know About Bumetadine
... Common brand name: Bumex Why is this drug prescribed? Bumetanide, a "water pill," is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disea...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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