Prescription Drug Index
BURINEX
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Burinex
Pronounced: BYOO-re-neks
Generic name: Bumetanide
Burinex is used to lower the amount of excess salt and water in your body by increasing the output of urine. It is prescribed in the treatment of edema or fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure and liver or kidney disease. It is also occasionally prescribed along with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.
ADULTS
The usual total daily dose is 0.5 to 2.0 milligrams a day. For most people this is taken as a single dose. However if the initial dose is not adequate your doctor may have you take a second and possibly a third dose at 4- to 5-hour intervals up to a maximum daily dose of 10 milligrams.
For the continuing control of edema your doctor may tell you to take Burinex on alternate days or for 3 to 4 days at a time with rest periods of 1 to 2 days in between.
If you have liver failure your dose will be kept to a minimum and increased very carefully.
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