Ways to Help Control Heart Failure Symptoms

(Feature Impact) Heart failure is an increasingly serious health issue in the United States. According to the Heart Failure Society of America, 1 in 4 adults is at risk of developing the condition. About 6.7 million U.S. adults age 20 and older are currently living with heart failure, and that figure is expected to rise to 8.7 million by 2030.

The condition also places a heavy burden on the healthcare system, costing an estimated $40 billion in 2020 and projected to climb to about $142 billion annually by 2050.

If you or someone close to you has heart failure, the following steps may help with day-to-day management.

Follow the Treatment Plan and Keep Up With Visits

Regular outpatient care plays an important role in managing heart failure. Make sure you understand the plan created by your healthcare team, follow diet and lifestyle recommendations, take medications exactly as prescribed, and attend all recommended follow-up appointments.

Watch for changes in symptoms and contact your healthcare provider if the treatment does not seem to be helping. Without proper management, patients may experience symptoms related to heart failure, including shortness of breath, fatigue, fluid buildup, and more.

Know the Possible Limits of Diuretic Therapy

Diuretics help the body eliminate extra fluid and are often used to treat swelling, or edema, linked to heart failure. Your provider may try different diuretics, sometimes called “water pills,” to help ease symptoms. In some cases, however, intravenous (IV) diuretic treatment may be necessary if symptoms continue.

Ask About Other Options Before IV Treatment Is Needed

For some adults, a healthcare provider may consider an at-home, non-oral diuretic option before moving to IV therapy.

For example, ENBUMYST™ (bumetanide nasal spray) is a prescription diuretic for adults used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure. It is given as a nasal spray for short-term use to help manage excess fluid, with the aim of transitioning to oral diuretic therapy when appropriate.

Speak with your healthcare provider to learn more and visit enbumyst.com. Read the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.

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Important Safety Information

What is ENBUMYST?

ENBUMYST is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat swelling caused by excess fluid in the body (edema) from congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.

What is the most important information I should know about ENBUMYST?

• ENBUMYST is a diuretic that helps your body remove fluid. Removing too much fluid can lead to dehydration, low blood volume, and a higher risk of blood clots. Blood abnormalities may include lowered salts (electrolytes) and increased nitrogen, glucose, and uric acid. The risk is greater in older adults, people taking higher doses, or those who do not get enough electrolytes by mouth.
• You should not use ENBUMYST if you have severe electrolyte loss. Tell your healthcare provider if you have unusual thirst; dizziness or lightheadedness; weakness or tiredness; a fast heart rate; dry mouth or tongue; sudden pain; redness or swelling in your joints; pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in your leg; shortness of breath or fast breathing; high blood sugar; dark urine; pale, tight, cool, or clammy skin; muscle cramps; or confusion.

Do not use ENBUMYST if you have low or no urine production or are allergic to bumetanide or any ingredient in ENBUMYST.

Before using ENBUMYST, tell your healthcare provider if you have low electrolytes, follow a low-salt diet, have diarrhea, have diabetes, have nasal problems such as a runny or stuffy nose or polyps, have a history of nasal injury or surgery, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

ENBUMYST may cause serious side effects, including worsening kidney function and ringing in the ears or hearing loss.

The most common side effects of ENBUMYST include dehydration, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, and abnormal brain function in people with certain liver problems.

These are not all the possible side effects of ENBUMYST. Speak with your healthcare provider for more information.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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