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medication:
["Before taking this medicine", "You should not use belladonna and opium if you are allergic to belladonna or opium, or if you have:", "\\\\nsevere asthma or breathing problems
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nseizures
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nglaucoma
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nsevere liver or kidney disease
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\na stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus)
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications
or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.\\\\n", "Tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\nsleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nurination problems
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nproblems with your thyroid, pancreas, or gallbladder
\\\\n\\\\n\\\\na head injury, brain tumor, or seizures
or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nalcoholism or drug addiction.\\\\n", "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.", "", "How should I use belladonna and opium rectal?", "Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides
Never use belladonna and opium in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed
Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.", "Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction
MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH
Keep the medicine in a place where others cannot get to it
Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law.", "Do not take a rectal suppository by mouth
It is for use only in your rectum.", "Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the belladonna and opium suppository.", "Wash your hands before and after inserting the rectal suppository.", "Remove the wrapper before inserting the suppository
Moisten the suppository and your finger with water
Lie on your back with your knees up toward your chest
Gently insert the suppository into your rectum about 1 inch, pointed tip first.", "Stay lying down for a few minutes while the suppository melts
You should feel little or no discomfort
Avoid using the bathroom for at least an hour.", "Drink plenty of water to prevent constipation while using belladonna and opium.", "Belladonna and opium rectal is most often used 1 or 2 times per day
Do not use the suppositories more than 4 times per day.", "\\\\n\\\\n", "Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.", "Do not stop using belladonna and opium suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms
Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.", "Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light
Do not refrigerate or freeze the suppositories.", "Keep track of your medicine
You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.", "Do not keep leftover opioid medication
Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly
Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program
If there is no take-back program, flush the unused medicine down the toilet.", "", "What happens if I miss a dose?", "Since belladonna and opium is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose
Skip any missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose
Do not use two doses at one time.", "", "What happens if I overdose?", "Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222
An opioid overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription
Overdose symptoms may include severe drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, slow breathing, or no breathing.", "Your doctor may recommend you get naloxone (a medicine to reverse an opioid overdose) and keep it with you at all times
A person caring for you can give the naloxone if you stop breathing or don't wake up
Your caregiver must still get emergency medical help and may need to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on you while waiting for help to arrive.", "Anyone can buy naloxone from a pharmacy or local health department
Make sure any person caring for you knows where you keep naloxone and how to use it.", "", "What should I avoid while using belladonna and opium?", "Do not drink alcohol
Dangerous side effects or death could occur.", "Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how belladonna and opium will affect you
Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.", ""]
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