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BUMETANIDE

Cardiovascular Approved 1994-10-31

BUMETANIDE is indicated for the treatment of Edema; Congestive Heart Failure; Hepatic Disease; Renal Disease; Nephrotic Syndrome.

Source: FDA Label • ZYDUS PHARMS
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Phase 3 Trials
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BUMETANIDE Approval History

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What BUMETANIDE Treats

5 indications

BUMETANIDE is approved for 5 conditions since its original approval in 1994. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Edema
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Hepatic Disease
  • Renal Disease
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
Source: FDA Label

BUMETANIDE Boxed Warning

WARNING Bumetanide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required, and dose and dosage schedule have to be adjusted to the individual patient’s needs (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ) ....

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Clinical Trial Registry

17 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03107416 17-141 Ph 1, Ph 2 active not recruiting Delivering a Diuretic Into the Liver Artery Followed by Plugging up the Artery to Starve Out Liver Cancer Cells
NCT06941415 BUFF IRB_00186841 Ph 3 not yet recruiting Bumetanide vs. Furosemide in Cirrhosis
NCT07005414 XHEC-C-2025-089 Ph 2 completed Efficacy of Bumetanide in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Guided by Peripheral Blood Biomarkers and Machine Learning Models
NCT06052163 BumxAD IRB-69153 Ph 2 recruiting Bumetanide in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
NCT06036914 results posted 23-005262 Ph 2 completed A Study of Ultra High Dose Diuretics to Treat Heart Failure
NCT06465823 1042_OPBG_2016 Ph 2 recruiting Efficacy of Bumetanide to Improve Cognitive Functions in Down Syndrome
NCT06218199 DART-HA Dart-HA Ph 4 recruiting Diuretics vs. Afterload Reduction for Treatment of HeartLogic Alerts
NCT02947880 BUMAUTEP I14039 Ph 2 withdrawn Evaluation of the Efficiency of Treatment by BUMETANIDE on Autistic Children With a Known Ethiology
NCT03156153 XH-16-048 Ph 2 completed A Study of Bumetanide for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT04766177 autism Ph 3 recruiting Role of Bumetanide in Treatment of Autism
NCT00830531 CURE 07120492 1R01NS066929-01A1 Ph 1 completed Pilot Study of Bumetanide for Newborn Seizures
NCT03923933 results posted DI/19/105-B/03/018 Ph 2 completed Chlortalidone and Bumetanide in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: HEBE-CKD Trial
NCT02582476 120542 Ph 2 terminated Bumetanide in Hypokalaemic Periodic Paralysis
NCT00930865 MB102-057 Ph 1 completed Study to Evaluate the Potential Pharmacokinetic Interaction and Pharmacodynamic Effects on Renal Parameters of Bumetanide (1mg) and Dapagliflozin (10 mg) When Co-administered in Healthy Subjects
NCT01434225 NEMO1 08NR26 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed NEMO1:NEonatal Seizure Using Medication Off-patent
NCT00372762 R-06-415 Ph 3 withdrawn Bumetanide Versus Furosemide in Heart Failure
NCT01078714 BUMEA RB09-017 Ph 3 completed Efficiency of Bumetanide in Autistic Children
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

BUMETANIDE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

BUMETANIDE is indicated for the treatment of Edema; Congestive Heart Failure; Hepatic Disease; Renal Disease; Nephrotic Syndrome.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING Bumetanide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required, and dose and dosage schedule have to be adjusted to the individual patient’s needs (see DOSAGE AND A...

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