Belladona (Belladona)
Overview of 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.
Indication of Belladona
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.
Contraindication of Belladona
Belladona is contraindicated in conditions like Narrow-angle glaucoma,Tachyarrythmia.
Side Effects of Belladona
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.
Precautions of Belladona
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.