Comparing Bumex vs Lasix
| Bumex (bumetanide) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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| Bumex (bumetanide) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Edema, Pulmonary Edema, Ascites. Bumex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Bumex has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Lasix side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
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N/A |
Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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3.4 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 473 drugs are known to interact with Bumex:
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A total of 514 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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February 28, 1983 |
July 01, 1966 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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