Bumetanide
Sulfonamides, Plain
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- Drug class
- Sulfonamides, Plain
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral, Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 16
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,749
Overview
Bumetanide is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Sulfonamides, Plain group (C03CA). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 9 | May 1, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 5 | April 10, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 2 | April 23, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
9 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Bumetanide tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Almost equal diuretic response occurs after oral and parenteral administration of bumetanide.
Therefore, if impaired gastrointestinal absorption is suspected or oral administration is not practical, bumetanide should be given by the intramuscular or intravenous route. Successful treatment with bumetanide tablets, USP following instances of allergic reactions to furosemide suggests a lack of cross-sensitivity.
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
5 products
Uses
g. congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction including nephrotic syndrome and cirrhosis of the liver in adults. In oedema of renal or cardiac origin where high doses of a potent short - acting diuretic are required, Bumetanide 5 mg may be used in adults.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
2 products
2 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [3].
Brands in Canada (1)
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Bumetanide. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
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Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 056be255-5880-48… · revised January 8, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL045690434 · revised April 10, 2026
- [3]Health Canada (DPD) · 00728276 · revised April 23, 2026
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.