Narcotic analgesics:
Indications for Belladonna and Opium Suppositories:
Moderate to severe pain associated with ureteral spasms.
Adult:
1 supp rectally once or twice daily; max 4 doses/day.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
Glaucoma. Severe hepatic or renal disease. Asthma. Narcotic idiosyncrasies. Respiratory depression. Convulsive disorders. Acute alcoholism. Delirium tremens. Premature labor.
Warnings/Precautions:
Idiosyncrasies to atropine and related drugs. Cardiac disease. Incipient glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Increased intracranial pressure. Toxic psychosis. Myxedema. Drug abusers. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Pharmacologic Class:
Antispasmodic + opioid.
Interactions:
CNS effects potentiated with alcohol, other CNS depressants, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics. Potentiated by anticholinergics.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects (eg, dry mouth, urinary retention, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation), photophobia, tachycardia, GI upset, pruritus, urticaria.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name B&O Supprettes 15A, B&O Supprettes 16A.
How Supplied:
Supps—12
