Drug interactions
Bumetanide + Juniper
Severity: Minor
Bumetanide and Juniper: minor interaction.
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Summary
Juniper has traditional diuretic activity and could add to the fluid and electrolyte loss caused by bumetanide. Large doses of juniper have been associated with renal irritation, which is undesirable in patients on potent diuretics.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bumetanide and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive diuretic effect from herbal constituents; not well characterized.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid juniper products during diuretic therapy. Monitor fluid status, electrolytes and renal function if used.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bumetanide with Juniper?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bumetanide and Juniper have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Juniper has traditional diuretic activity and could add to the fluid and electrolyte loss caused by bumetanide. Large doses of juniper have been associated with renal irritation, which is undesirable in patients on potent diuretics.
How serious is the interaction between Bumetanide and Juniper?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid juniper products during diuretic therapy. Monitor fluid status, electrolytes and renal function if used.
What other medicines interact with Bumetanide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bumetanide with, for example, Amifostine, Amikacin, Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide. The full list is on the Bumetanide page.
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