B & O Supprettes 15-A rectal and Succinylcholine Chloride

• Generic Name: belladonna / opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  B & O Supprettes 15-A, B & O Supprettes 16-A

Belladonna is a natural substance made from a toxic plant. The medicinal form of belladonna has many effects in the body, such as decreasing muscle activity.

Opium is also a natural substance made from the seeds of a plant. The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

B & O Supprettes 15-A is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by muscle spasms in the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.

B & O Supprettes 15-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: succinylcholine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Anectine, Quelicin

Production of skeletal muscle relaxation during procedures of short duration (e.g., endotracheal intubation) after general anesthesia has been induced; neuromuscular blocking agent of choice for procedures lasting <3 minutes.

Facilitation of endotracheal intubation; because of its rapid onset and short duration of action, generally considered neuromuscular blocking agent of choice in emergency situations when rapid intubation (e.g., rapid sequence intubation) is required.

Also used to facilitate mechanical ventilation; however, not used for prolonged neuromuscular blockade in the ICU.

Because of serious adverse effects, restrict use in pediatric population. (See Boxed Warning.)