Bunex (Buprenorphine) 0.30mg

Product Description

Ingredient Name: BUMETANIDE (byoo-MET-a-nide)

Before Using This Medicine: WARNING: This is a strong "water pill" (diuretic). Using too much of this medicine can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, it is important that you be monitored by your doctor. TELL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY if you become very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness. SOME MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with this medicine. TELL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), ibuprofen, probenecid, indomethacin, chloral hydrate, digitalis glycosides, or lithium. This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if this medicine may interact with other medicines you take.
DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including excess fluid in or around your stomach, hearing problems, high blood levels of nitrogen, diabetes, liver or kidney problems, low urine output, high levels of uric acid, dehydration, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole (a sulfa antibiotic) or any other sulfonamide medicine (eg, acetazolamide, celecoxib, hydrochlorothiazide, glyburide, probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, zonisamide). Tell your doctor if you have a skin rash or have ever developed a severe skin rash from taking another medicine. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are unable to urinate or if you have kidney disease and a significant decrease in urination. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have very low blood electrolytes (eg, sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, bicarbonate) or brain and nervous system problems caused by severe liver disease. This medicine should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

How to Use This Medicine: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. WHEN YOU FIRST START TAKING THIS MEDICINE, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. If you are taking 1 dose daily, take it in the morning to prevent this medicine from affecting your sleep. If you are taking more than 1 dose, take the last dose no later than 6 pm. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and away from pets. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. LAB TESTS, including kidney function, serum urea nitrogen (BUN), and electrolyte levels, may be performed while you use this medicine. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. BE SURE TO KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LAB APPOINTMENTS. This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medicine with caution. DO NOT DRIVE OR PERFORM OTHER POSSIBLY UNSAFE TASKS until you know how you react to it. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. Your doctor may have also prescribed a potassium supplement for you. If so, follow the dosing carefully. DO NOT START TAKING ADDITIONAL POTASSIUM on your own or change your diet to include more potassium without first checking with your doctor. Use this medicine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially low blood pressure. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: IF YOU BECOME PREGNANT, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS FOUND in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine. DIABETES PATIENTS - This medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include: dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; drowsiness; headache; low blood pressure. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: confusion; diarrhea; excessive urination; extreme thirst or dry mouth; hearing loss; kidney failure; loss of appetite; muscle pain or cramps; nausea; rapid or irregular heartbeat; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin; restlessness; ringing in the ears; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Overdose: IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion; dizziness; dry mouth; excessive urination followed by a decrease in amount of urine; loss of appetite; muscle cramps; stomach cramps; weak or irregular heartbeat; weakness.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. IF YOU WILL BE USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out. CHECK WITH YOUR PHARMACIST about how to dispose of unused medicine.