Burinax is an oral antihypertensive and diuretic medicine that helps in reducing swelling in heart failure and in treating high blood pressure.
This medicine, which is made up of Bumetanide, may be purchased from pharmacies with a prescription in the form of tablets or injectables.
Price
Burinax costs on average 10 reais, being sold in packs of 20 tablets.
Indications
The use of Burinax is recommended for the treatment of swelling that arises in cases of congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease and in hypertension.
This medication acts on the kidneys by inhibiting the reabsorption of water and sodium by reducing the volume of liquids and the cardiac output.
Mode of Use
It is recommended to take 0.5 mg to 2 mg per day as single dose tablets and add additional doses at 4 to 5 hour intervals only by medical advice.
In addition, in the case of injection into muscle or vein 0.5 to 1 mg is recommended if necessary every 2 or 3 hours.
Side effects
This medicine may cause weakness and poor absorption of glucose in patients with diabetes.
Contraindications
The use of this medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding and when there is allergy to any of its components or in children.
