Bumex and Ventricular fibrillation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular fibrillation is reported as a side effect among people who take Bumex (bumetanide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zocor, and have Haemosiderosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular fibrillation when taking Bumex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,078 people who have side effects when taking Bumex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bumex?

Bumex has active ingredients of bumetanide. It is often used in swelling. eHealthMe is studying from 9,210 Bumex users. Check the latest studies of Bumex.

What is Ventricular fibrillation?

Ventricular fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm) is found to be associated with 1,098 drugs and 1,245 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular fibrillation.

On Jul, 13, 2026

9,078 people reported to have side effects when taking Bumex.
Among them, 33 people (0.36%) have Ventricular fibrillation.

Could Bumex cause Ventricular fibrillation?

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Bumex when they have Ventricular fibrillation? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular fibrillation when taking Bumex? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular fibrillation when taking Bumex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bumex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular fibrillation? *

Cardiac Arrest: 12 people, 36.36%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 8 people, 24.24%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 8 people, 24.24%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 8 people, 24.24%
Heart Attack: 7 people, 21.21%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 18.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 18.18%
Loss Of Consciousness: 6 people, 18.18%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 15.15%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 15.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 15.15%
Haemosiderosis (general increase in tissue iron stores without associated tissue damage): 5 people, 15.15%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 9.09%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 3 people, 9.09%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 9.09%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 2 people, 6.06%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 6.06%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 6.06%
Analgesic Effect: 2 people, 6.06%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 6.06%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bumetanide (the active ingredients of Bumex) and Bumex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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