Drug interactions
Bumetanide + Magnesium sulphate
Severity: Minor
Bumetanide and Magnesium sulphate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Loop diuretics increase urinary magnesium excretion and can cause hypomagnesemia with long-term use. This can reduce the effect of magnesium sulfate therapy or necessitate higher replacement doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bumetanide and Magnesium sulphate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bumetanide belongs to Cardiovascular; Magnesium sulphate belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Inhibition of the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the loop of Henle reduces paracellular magnesium reabsorption.
What to do
Monitor serum magnesium and potassium, and adjust the magnesium dose according to levels, particularly during prolonged diuretic therapy.
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 Magnesium sulphate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bumetanide and Magnesium sulphate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Loop diuretics increase urinary magnesium excretion and can cause hypomagnesemia with long-term use. This can reduce the effect of magnesium sulfate therapy or necessitate higher replacement doses.
How serious is the interaction between Bumetanide and Magnesium sulphate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor serum magnesium and potassium, and adjust the magnesium dose according to levels, particularly during prolonged diuretic therapy.
What other medicines interact with Magnesium sulphate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Magnesium sulphate with, for example, Amikacin, Amphotericin b deoxycholate, Atracurium. The full list is on the Magnesium sulphate page.
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