Belladonna and Opium Suppository
Generic name: atropa belladonna and opium
Dosage form: rectal suppository
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
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- Boxed Warning
- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- References
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse
Belladonna and Opium Suppositories expose patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing Belladonna and Opium Suppositories and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors or conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Belladonna and Opium Suppositoriesmust be inserted whole. Cutting, breaking, crushing, chewing, or dissolving Belladonna and Opium Suppositories can lead to dangerous adverse events including death. Further, instruct patients of the hazards related to taking opioids including fatal overdose[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
