What are B&O suppositories used for?
The Belladonna and Opium (B&O) suppository is a potent anti-muscarinic medication with narcotic properties. It frequently is used as a second line drug for patients with severe bladder spasms refractory to first line anti-muscarinic and narcotic medications from an indwelling Foley catheter or ureteral stent.
How long does it take for B&O suppository to work?
The medication comes in 30 mg and 60 mg suppositories. You may take it up to three times a day. The medication is typically taken at bedtime, before a bowel movement or before physical therapy sessions. The Opium takes about 30 minutes to start working, the Belladonna about 1- 2 hours.
How does Belladonna make you feel?
Belladonna/opium can cause your adrenal glands to decrease the production of essential hormones. If you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, or low blood pressure while using this medication, let your provider know.
Is Bella Donna a controlled substance?
Belladonna and opium suppositories contains opium, a Schedule II controlled substance. As an opioid, belladonna and opium suppositories exposes users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse [see Drug Abuse And Dependence].
What are the effects of belladonna?
Belladonna is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It contains chemicals that can be toxic. Side effects can include dry mouth, enlarged pupils, blurred vision, red dry skin, fever, fast heartbeat, inability to urinate or sweat, hallucinations, spasms, mental problems, convulsions, and coma.
Can you become Dependant on suppositories?
If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence).
What is an opioid suppository?
Descriptions. Belladonna and opium suppositories are used to relieve moderate to severe pain caused by ureteral spasm. This medicine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines).
Is belladonna and opiate?
The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Belladonna and opium 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.