Belladonna and opium rectal

Generic name: Belladonna And Opium (rectal)
Dosage form: rectal suppository (16.2 mg-30 mg; 16.2 mg-60 mg)
Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations

Usage of Belladonna and opium rectal

Belladonna and Opium are natural substances made from plant sources. The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication.

Belladonna and opium rectal is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by muscle spasms in the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.

Belladonna and opium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Belladonna and opium rectal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur. A person caring for you should give naloxone and/or seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.

Belladonna and opium may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

weak or shallow breathing;

confusion, feeling like you might pass out;

painful or difficult urination;

severe constipation and stomach pain;

adrenal gland problems--nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, feeling weak or tired; or

high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Serious breathing problems may be more likely in older adults and those who are debilitated or have wasting syndrome or chronic breathing disorders.

Common side effects of belladonna and opium may include:

fast heartbeats;

urination problems;

drowsiness, dizziness;

blurred vision;

constipation;

nausea and vomiting;

dry mouth; or

your eyes may be more sensitive to light.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Belladonna and opium rectal

You should not use belladonna and opium if you are allergic to belladonna or opium, or if you have:

severe asthma or breathing problems;

seizures;

glaucoma;

severe liver or kidney disease;

a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);

if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications; or

if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, Selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep);

urination problems;

problems with your thyroid, pancreas, or gallbladder;

a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures; or

alcoholism or drug addiction.

If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become Dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.

Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.

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Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Using opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

What other drugs will affect Belladonna and opium rectal

Opioid medication can interact with many other drugs and cause dangerous side effects or death. Be sure your doctor knows if you also use:

cold or allergy medicines, bronchodilator asthma/COPD medication, or a diuretic ("water pill");

medicines for motion sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, or overactive bladder;

other opioids--opioid pain medicine or prescription cough medicine;

a sedative like Valium--Diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and others;

drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing--a sleeping pill, muscle relaxer, medicine to treat mood disorders or mental illness; or

drugs that affect serotonin levels in your body--a stimulant, or medicine for depression, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or nausea and vomiting.

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