Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
CCU, OR, PACU, CCL, ED
PCU
2N (Tele)
1N (Tele), 3N (Tele)
Med/Surg (1N w/o Tele, 3N w/o Tele, 4N, 5N)
BirthPlace
SNF
ICS
OPS
bumetanide (Bumex) Key: IV Infusion
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.
Medication:
bumetanide (Bumex)
Criteria 3: Potentially inappropriate medications: drugs to be used with caution in older adults. (Table 4)
Drug(s)
diuretics
Rationale
May exacerbate or cause SIADH or hyponatremia; monitor sodium levels closely when starting or changing dosages in older adults.
Recommendation
Use with caution
Quality of evidence: Moderate, Strength of Recommendation: Strong
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
Key: IV Infusion