Bumetanide Tablets

Bumetanide Tablets

Bumetanide tablets 0.5mg, 1mg and 5mg tablets are available from us at Simply Meds Online.

What are Bumetanide Tablets?

Bumetanide tablets belong to a group of medicines known as loop diuretics (water tablets). This medication is usually used in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

How does Bumetanide work as a treatment for High Blood Pressure?

Bumetanide works by reducing the amount of fluid your body retains. These tablets work on your kidneys to make you pass more urine, they remove fluid from your body, which lowers your blood pressure levels and makes it easier for your heart to pump your blood through your body. 
 

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is added workload to the heart and arteries. If this added  pressure continues for a long period of time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. With controlled treatment of high blood pressure these problems may be less likely to occur.
 

Emergency supply of Bumetanide:

Bumetanide is a prescription only medicine and an emergency prescription supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for high blood pressure.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Bumetanide is a suitable treatment for you. If your order is approved, your Bumetanide can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions:

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Bumetanide you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Check with your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in the urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin .

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Bumetanide.

How do I take Bumetanide Tablets?

Bumetanide must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.

Recommended dose is usually:

ONE tablet once daily depending on strength prescribed 

• Best taken in the morning.
• It should be taken at the same time each day, with a glass of water.

What are the side effects of Bumetanide Tablets?

Common side effects:

• Abdominal pain
• blurred vision
• confusion
• decreased urine output
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• flushed, dry skin
• fruit-like breath odor
• headache
• increased hunger
• increased thirst
• increased urination
• irritability
• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• loss of appetite
• loss of mental alertness
• lower back, side, or stomach pain
• mood or mental changes
• muscle pain or cramps
• nausea or vomiting
• numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
• shortness of breath
• sweating
• swelling of face, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• troubled breathing
• unexplained weight loss
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• weak pulse

Rare side effects:

• Agitation
• back pain
• black, tarry stools
• bleeding gums
• blood in the urine or stools
• chest pain
• convulsions
• deep or fast breathing with dizziness
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• fever
• hallucinations
• hives
• increase in heart rate
• increased blood pressure
• numbness of feet, hands, and around the mouth
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• rapid breathing
• stiff neck
• sunken eyes
• trembling, jerking of hands
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• weight gain
• wrinkled skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose:

• Difficulty breathing
• pain in chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
• severe, sudden headache
• slurred speech
• sudden loss of coordination
• sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
• sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
• unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
• vision changes

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.