Generic Bumex

There are currently three different strengths of generic Bumex (bumetanide) tablets: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg. There is also an injectable version of the drug, but it is only available for use in hospitals. Some of the companies that make a generic version include Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Eon Labs, and Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

Can I Buy Generic Bumex?

Bumex® (bumetanide) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat water retention (also known as edema). It is part of a group of medications known as loop diuretics.
 
Bumex was first manufactured by Hoffmann-La Roche. However, the patent has since expired, and generic Bumex is now available.
 

Available Strengths

Generic Bumex tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Bumetanide 0.5 mg tablets
  • Bumetanide 1 mg tablets
  • Bumetanide 2 mg tablets.
     
Injectable generic Bumex is also available for use in hospitals.
 

Who Makes Generic Bumex?

Generic Bumex is currently manufactured by a few different manufacturers of generic drugs.
 Some of these manufacturers include:
 
  • Ivax Pharmaceuticals
  • Eon Labs
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals.
     
If you are interested, you can ask your pharmacist about all of the various manufacturers of generic Bumex.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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