These medicines help decrease extra water in the body by increasing the
amount of urine the body makes. They also treat high blood pressure and
can be used to help a weak heart.
How should I give it?
Furosemide and bumetanide come in liquid and tablet form. It is usually
given 1 to 3 times a day. Your child should be awake and alert when
taking any medicine. Follow the checked instructions below:β-agonist Powder
___ If using the liquid form, draw up the correct amount of medicine in
the medicine dropper or a syringe. Give a small squirt of the medicine
inside the cheek. To avoid choking, let your child swallow each squirt
before giving more.
___ For babies, you may want to mix the medicine with a small amount of
formula or breast milk and give it with a bottle nipple before a
feeding. Do not add medicine to a whole bottle because if your baby does
not finish it, you will not know how much of the medicine was taken.
___ For children who cannot swallow pills:
Crush it between 2 spoons, inside a plastic bag, or in folded paper.
Mix the powder with a very small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of soft food,
such as applesauce, chocolate syrup, ice cream, jelly, or
yogurt.Furosemide and bumetanide can be given with or without food or
milk. These medicines can decrease the potassium level in the blood, so
your child may need to have potassium blood tests.
