Products
Bumetanide was commercially available in tablet form (Burinex, off label). It was approved in many countries in 1974.
Structure and properties
Bumetanide (C17H20N2O5S, Mr = 364.4 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water.
Effects
Bumetanide (ATC C03CA02) is diuretic with rapid onset and short duration of action.
Indications
Oedema associated with congestive heart failure and liver cirrhosis (ascites), oedema associated with renal disease including nephrosis syndrome, drug-induced forced diuresis.
