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Bumetanide

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Bumetanide is used to treat hypertension, Bumex is the common brand name under the drug class called Diuretics. The recommended dosage of Bumetanide is 0.5 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Bumex 
Drug Class Diuretics  vs 29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Diuretics
Legal Status Prescription Only (s4) (au), Pom (uk), Rx-only (us) 
Possible Side Effects Dizziness, Dehydration, Muscle Cramps, Weakness, Unusual Tiredness, Confusion, Fainting, Drowsiness, Unusual Dry Mouth, Thirst, Nausea, Vomiting, Irregular Heartbeat, Skin Rashes 
Precautions & Contraindications Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding 
Excretion Renal  vs 38.2% Hypertension Drugs have Renal
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral  vs 82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral
Dosage 0.5 Mg  vs 3% Hypertension Drugs have 0.5 mg
Maximum daily dose
5 mg (219.22 mg lower than average)
vs
224.22 mg

Forms Tablet, Iv  vs 14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet IV
Tablet Formulations 0.5 Mg, 1 Mg, 2 Mg 
IV Solution Formulations 0.25 Mg/ml 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
364.42  (11.9 higher than average)
vs
352.52

Half Life (hours)
0.8  (10.83 lower than average)
vs
11.63

Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur 
Formula C17H20N2O5S  
Melting Point (C)
231  (46.75 higher than average)
vs
184.25

Phase (solid/liquid) Solid 


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