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USES: This medication is used for relief of moderate to severe pain in certain illnesses, including kidney related conditions (ureteral spasm).
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B&OSupprettes
Uses
This medication is used for relief of moderate to severe pain in certain illnesses, including kidney related conditions (ureteral spasm).
Notes
- This is a potent drug.
- Do not share this medication with others.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Do not refrigerate.
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Moisten the suppository and your finger with water before inserting.
- This medication must be used exactly as prescribed.
Side Effects
- This medication may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, nausea/vomiting, eye sensitivity to light.
- If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor.
- Very unlikely but report difficulty urinating, itching, rash, rapid heart beat, fever, a decreased breathing rate or breathing trouble, mental changes, seizures or decreased sex drive.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, especially if you have liver, kidney, lung, or heart disease or high blood pressure.
- Also, report prostate enlargement (males), any seizures, abnormal thyroid function, any stomach or intestinal disorder, narrow-angle glaucoma, alcoholism or any allergies.
- Caution is advised with use in very hot climates, if a fever is present or in combination with alcohol.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- This product is not recommended for use in children under 12.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take especially muscle relaxants, antidepressants (tricyclic), tranquilizers, sleep medicine, amantadine, antiparkinson drugs, narcotic pain relievers/cough medicines, quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, trancylcypromine), antihistamines, levodopa, digoxin, ketoconazole, potassium supplements, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), amphetamines, alcohol or cimetidine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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