Drug interactions
Bumetanide + Willow bark
Severity: Minor
Bumetanide and Willow bark: minor interaction.
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Summary
Willow bark contains salicin, a salicylate precursor, which may blunt diuretic response and affect renal function like other NSAIDs, though salicylates have less effect on prostaglandins than most NSAIDs. The clinical significance is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bumetanide and Willow bark 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 inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by salicylates, reducing loop diuretic efficacy.
What to do
Monitor diuretic response, weight and renal function if willow bark is used regularly.
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 Willow bark?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bumetanide and Willow bark have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Willow bark contains salicin, a salicylate precursor, which may blunt diuretic response and affect renal function like other NSAIDs, though salicylates have less effect on prostaglandins than most NSAIDs. The clinical significance is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Bumetanide and Willow bark?
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 diuretic response, weight and renal function if willow bark is used regularly.
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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