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| Pronunciation |
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 (bel
a DON a, fee noe BAR bi tal,
& er GOT a meen TAR trate) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Bellamine S; Bel-Phen-Ergot S®;
Bel-Tabs |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Ergot Derivative |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to belladonna, phenobarbital, ergotamine
tartrate, or any other part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Glaucoma, heart disease,
high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, poor blood flow to the legs,
or porphyria.
If you have a severe infection.
If you are taking any of these medicines: Amprenavir, nelfinavir,
ritonavir, or sibutramine.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
If you are breast-feeding. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine is used to treat diarrhea.
This medicine is used to treat headaches.
This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of menopause.
This medicine is used to treat a nervous stomach.
This medicine is used to treat nervous tension and the symptoms of an
excited state. |
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| How does it work? |
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Belladonna and ergotamine act to decrease the body's symptoms of
excitement.
Phenobarbital calms the brain. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes
an upset stomach.
Do not take more than 16 tablets a week. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
If you have asthma, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have a blockage in your urinary tract, talk with healthcare
provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities
until you see how this medicine affects you.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) or other medicines
and natural products that slow your actions and reactions. These include
sedatives, tranquilizers, mood stabilizers, antihistamines, and other pain
medicine.
Avoid caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate intake.
May increase absorption of ergotamine.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while
taking this medicine. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum
may help. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chest pain or pressure, fast heartbeat, or passing out.
Unable to pass urine.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.
Any rash.
For females, if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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