Belladona

Belladona is a perennial plant indigenous to Central and Southern Europe and cultivated in North America, it contains various anticholinergic alkaloids, including atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine which are used medicinally.


Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin. .
Contraindications
Belladona is contraindicated in conditions like Narrow-angle glaucoma,Tachyarrythmia.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Belladona, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Dysuria, Cramps.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Belladona are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dry mouth, Dry skin, Hyperthermia.
Indications
Belladona is primarily indicated in conditions like Dysmenorrhoea, Motion sickness, Parkinsonism, Peptic ulcer, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Biliary spasm, Cancer.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Belladona was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Elixir Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Belladona should be used with caution in patients with heart, liver kidney or obstructive gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness because may impair mental or physical abilities. It should be used with caution in hot weather. Reduce dose or discontinue therapy if loss of appetite or weight occur.
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