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Belladonna and Opium and Myasthenia gravis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Belladonna and Opium and disease Myasthenia gravis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Belladonna and Opium <> Myasthenia gravis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Because antimuscarinic agents have anticholinergic effects, they are contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. Their use may be appropriate to reduce adverse muscarinic effects caused by an anticholinesterase agent.

References:

"Product Information. Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP (atropine)." ESI Lederle Generics, Philadelphia, PA.
Shutt LE, Bowes JB "Atropine and hyoscine." Anaesthesia 34 (1979): 476-90

Belladonna and Opium

Generic Name: belladonna / opium

Brand Name: B & O Supprettes 15-A, B & O Supprettes 16-A

Synonyms: Belladonna and opium (rectal)

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