BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS & BARBITURATES |
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BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS & BARBITURATES
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Anaspaz PB Donnatal Extentabs
Antrocol Donphen
ATROPINE, HYOSCYAMINE, Hybephen
SCOPOLAMINE & BUTABARBITAL HYOSCYAMINE & PHENOBARBITAL
ATROPINE, HYOSCYAMINE, HYOSCYAMINE, SCOPOLAMINE &
SCOPOLAMINE & PHENOBARBITAL PHENOBARBITAL
ATROPINE & PHENOBARBITAL Hyosophen
Barbidonna Kinesed
Barophen Levsinex with
Bay-Ase Phenobarbital Timecaps
Belap Levsin-PB
Belladenal Levsin with Phenobarbital
Belladenal-S Malatal
Belladenal Spacetabs Palbar No. 2
BELLADONNA & BUTABARBITAL Pheno-Bella
BELLADONNA & PHENOBARBITAL Relaxadon
Bellalphen Seds
Bellastal Spaslin
Bellkatal Spasmolin
Butibel Spasmophen
Chardonna-2 Spasquid
Donnapine Susano
Donna-Sed Vanodonnal
Donnatal
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? Yes
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Some yes, some no
Drug class: Antispasmodic,
anticholinergic, sedative (see Drugs
Glossary)
USES
Reduces spasms of digestive system, bladder and urethra.
Reduces anxiety or nervous tension (low dose).
Relieves insomnia (higher bedtime dose).
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet, liquid or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to
lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble
tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food.
Extended-release tablets or capsules-- Swallow each dose whole.
Chewable tablets--Chew well before swallowing.
Drops--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing.
When to take:
At the same times each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
May partially block nerve impulses at nerve-cell connections.
Blocks nerve impulses at parasympathetic nerve endings,
preventing muscle contractions and gland secretions of organs
involved.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Blurred vision, confusion, convulsions, irregular heartbeat,
hallucinations, coma.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Unusual excitement, Seek emergency
restlessness, fast treatment immediately.
heartbeat, breathing
difficulty.
Common:
Dry mouth, throat, Discontinue. Call
nose; drowsiness; doctor right away.
constipation;
dizziness; nausea;
vomiting; "hangover"
effect; depression;
confusion.
Reduced sweating, Continue. Call doctor
slurred speech, when convenient.
agitation.
Infrequent:
Difficult urination; Discontinue. Call
difficult swallowing; doctor right away.
rash or hives; face,
lip or eyelid swelling;
joint or muscle pain.
Rare:
Jaundice; unusual Discontinue. Call
bruising or bleeding; doctor right away.
hives, skin rash; pain
in eyes; blurred vision;
sore throat, fever,
mouth sores; unexplained
bleeding or bruising.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any barbiturate or any anticholinergic.
You have porphyria, trouble with stomach bloating, difficulty
emptying your bladder completely, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe
ulcerative colitis.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have open-angle glaucoma, angina, chronic bronchitis or
asthma, hiatal hernia, liver disease, enlarged prostate,
myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, epilepsy, kidney or liver
damage, anemia, chronic pain.
If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental
surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.
Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use.
Infants & children:
Use only under doctor's supervision.
Prolonged use:
May cause addiction, anemia, chronic intoxication.
May lower body temperature, making exposure to cold
temperatures hazardous.
Skin & sunlight:
May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or
sunlamp.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb
ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you drink
alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions. If you develop withdrawal symptoms of
hallucinations, agitation or sleeplessness after discontinuing,
call doctor right away.
Others:
Great potential for abuse.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Acetaminophen |
Possible decreased barbiturate |
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effect. |
| Amantadine |
Increased belladonna effect. |
| Anticoagulants (oral, |
Decreased |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
anticoagulant effect. |
| Anticholinergics (other, |
Increased belladonna |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
effect. |
| Anticonvulsants |
Changed seizure |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
patterns. |
| Antidepressants, |
Possible dangerous |
| tricyclics (TCA, |
oversedation. Avoid. |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
| Antidiabetics (oral, |
Increased barbiturate |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
effect. |
| Antihistamines |
Dangerous sedation. |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
Avoid. |
| Aspirin |
Decreased aspirin effect. |
| Beta-adrenergic |
Decreased effects of |
| blockers (see Drugs |
beta-adrenergic |
| Glossary) |
blocker. |
| Contraceptives (oral, |
Decreased |
| See Glossary) |
contraceptive effect. |
| Cortisone drugs |
Increased internal-eye |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
pressure. Decreased cortisone |
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effect. |
| Digitoxin |
Decreased digitoxin effect. |
| Doxycycline |
Decreased doxycycline effect. |
| Dronabinol |
Increased effects of both drugs. |
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Avoid. |
| Furosemide |
Possible orthostatic hypotension. |
| Griseofulvin |
Decreased griseofulvin effect. |
| Haloperidol |
Increased internal-eye pressure. |
| Indapamide |
Increased indapamide effect. |
| MAO inhibitors |
Increased belladonna |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
and barbiturate effect. |
| Meperidine |
Increased belladonna effect. |
| Methylphenidate |
Increased belladonna effect. |
| Metronidazole |
Decreased metronidazole effect. |
| Mind-altering drugs |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Narcotics |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Nitrates |
Increased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
internal-eye pressure. |
| Non-steroidal |
Decreased anti- |
| anti-inflammatory |
inflammatory effect. |
| drugs (NSAIDs, see |
| Drugs Glossary) |
| Orphenadrine |
Increased belladonna effect. |
| Pain relievers |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Phenothiazines |
Increased |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
belladonna effect. Danger of |
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oversedation. |
| Pilocarpine |
Loss of pilocarpine effect in |
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glaucoma treatment. |
| Potassium supplements |
Possible intestinal |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
ulcers with oral potassium tablets. |
| Quinidine |
Increased belladonna effect. |
| Sedatives |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Sleep inducers |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Tranquilizers |
Dangerous |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
sedation. Avoid. |
| Valproic acid |
Increased barbiturate effect. |
| Vitamin C |
Decreased belladonna effect. Avoid |
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large doses of vitamin C. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
Drowsiness and dry mouth. Avoid. |
| Tobacco: |
Decreased effectiveness of acid |
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reduction in stomach. |
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