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Bumetanide vs Furosemide

Compare Bumetanide and Furosemide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

BumetanideFurosemide
Drug classLoop DiureticLoop Diuretic
Used to treatAcute kidney injury, Ascites, Chronic kidney failure, Edema, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Liver cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome, Pulmonary edemaAcute kidney injury, Ascites, Chronic kidney failure, Edema, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Liver cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome, Pulmonary edema
Generic priceFrom $0.11 each, about $3.24 for 30 (1 mg tablet)From $0.026 each, about $0.78 for 30 (20 mg tablet); other forms from $0.092 per mL (10 mg/mL solution)
Brand priceNo brand price listedLasix: from $0.75 each, about $22.46 for 30 (20 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 97% less than the brand