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==General==
*80-100% oral bioavailability as opposed to [[furosemide]]<ref>Asare K. Management of Loop Diuretic Resistance in the Intensive Care Unit. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009;66(18):1635-1640.</ref>
==Administration==
==Administration==
*Type: Loop diuretic
*Type: Loop [[diuretic]]
*Dosage Forms:
*Dosage Forms: injectable solution, tablet
*Dosage Strengths: injectable solution: 0.25mg/mL; tablet: 0.5, 1, 2mg
*Routes of Administration: IV, PO
*Routes of Administration: IV, PO
*Common Trade Names: Bumex
*Common Trade Names: Bumex, Burinex


==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
''40mg [[furosemide]] = 20mg [[torsemide]] = 1mg bumetanide''
''40mg [[furosemide]] = 20mg [[torsemide]] = 1mg bumetanide = 50 mg [[ethacrynic acid]]''
*0.5 to 1 mg IV or 0.5-2mg PO. If inadequate response, repeat q2-3 hours to maximum of 10 mg per day  
*0.5 to 1 mg IV or 0.5-2mg PO. If inadequate response, repeat q2-3 hours to maximum of 10 mg per day


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
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*Rapid onset
*Rapid onset
*Half-life: 1-6 hours
*Half-life: 1-6 hours
*Metabolism:  
*Metabolism: Partially metabolized in liver
*Excretion: Mostly renal
*Excretion: Mostly renal


==Mechanism of Action==
==Mechanism of Action==
* inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle  
*Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle


==Comments==
==Comments==


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Antihypertensives]]
*[[Diuretics]]
*[[Diuretics]]



Latest revision as of 20:56, 8 March 2021

General

Administration

  • Type: Loop diuretic
  • Dosage Forms: injectable solution, tablet
  • Dosage Strengths: injectable solution: 0.25mg/mL; tablet: 0.5, 1, 2mg
  • Routes of Administration: IV, PO
  • Common Trade Names: Bumex, Burinex

Adult Dosing

40mg furosemide = 20mg torsemide = 1mg bumetanide = 50 mg ethacrynic acid

  • 0.5 to 1 mg IV or 0.5-2mg PO. If inadequate response, repeat q2-3 hours to maximum of 10 mg per day

Pediatric Dosing

Safety/efficacy not established

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating: C
  • Lactation risk: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
  • Renal dosing: no adjustment
  • Hepatic dosing: use lowest dose necessary, titrate slowly

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug
  • Anuria
  • Hepatic coma
  • Severe electrolyte depletion

Adverse Reactions

Serious

  • SJS
  • Encephalopathy
  • Thrombocytopenia

Common

  • Hypotenchion
  • Hypouricemia, hypokalemia, hypochloremia
  • Cramps
  • Dizziness, headache
  • Nausea

Pharmacology

  • Rapid onset
  • Half-life: 1-6 hours
  • Metabolism: Partially metabolized in liver
  • Excretion: Mostly renal

Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle

Comments

See Also

References

  1. Asare K. Management of Loop Diuretic Resistance in the Intensive Care Unit. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009;66(18):1635-1640.