Substance / Medication

Opium

Overview

Active Ingredient
opium
RxNorm CUI
7676

Indications

Belladonna and opium suppositories are indicated for the management of ureteral spasm pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [], reserve belladonna and opium suppositories for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics or opioid combination product

Labeler: Bryant Ranch PrepackUpdated: 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Belladonna and opium suppositories expose patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing belladonna and opium supposito

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

• Belladonna and opium suppositories are contraindicated in patients with: • see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) Significant respiratory depression [] • see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) Acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [] • see

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

1 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
0
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The effects of opium consumption on glycemic indices: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human and animal studies.
Zanjiri Fereshte, Mohammadi Yaser, Ravanjo Laya et al. · BMC Pharmacol Toxicol · 2025
PMID: 41199299Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The significant impact of opium use on various types of cancer: an updated - systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cheraghi Zahra, Azmi-Naei Bita, Azmi-Naei Nazanin et al. · BMC Cancer · 2025
PMID: 40000967Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Opium use and oral cancer in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Keykha Elham, Shabanpour Mohammad Javad, Tahmasebi Elahe et al. · Medicine (Baltimore) · 2025
PMID: 41029094Meta-Analysis
Impact of opium on bladder cancer incidence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mancon S, Matsukawa A, Cadenar A et al. · Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed) · 2025
PMID: 40097099Meta-Analysis
Risk of head and neck cancer among opium users.
Mohebbi Elham, Alimoradi Zainab, Rozek Laura S et al. · Arch Oral Biol · 2024
PMID: 37980840Meta-Analysis
The carcinogenicity of opium consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
M Filho Adalberto, Turner Michelle C, Warnakulasuriya Saman et al. · Eur J Epidemiol · 2023
PMID: 36773182Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Spray in Non-Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
El Khoury Patrick, Abou Hamad Walid, Khalaf Michel G et al. · Laryngoscope · 2023
PMID: 37067019Meta-Analysis
Opium Use and Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Mansouri Masoume, Naghshi Sina, Parsaeian Mahbobeh et al. · Int J Clin Pract · 2022
PMID: 35685572Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Opium (substance)
SNOMED CT
21919007
UMLS CUI
C0029112
RxNorm CUI
7676
Labeler
Bryant Ranch Prepack

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
1
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.