Topic: Marinol

Pot-Based Drugs Seek FDA OK

A quarter-century after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first prescription drugs based on the main psychoactive ingredient in...

Marijuana: How dangerous is it?

Marijuana contains over 300 compounds, 66 of which are cannabinoids, and are the basis for medical and scientific use of Cannabis . ? In 1985 the Food and Drug Administration approved Marinol and Cesamet , both of which are synthetic versions of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ...

Side effects of Marinol

Marinol is a type of drug which doctors will prescribe for treating severe degrees of nausea and vomiting and also to treat trouble with appetite. Since Marinol does contain marijuana, it can be quite addictive and easily abused. Your doctor will need ...

Appetite enhancers

There are several drugs which cause an increase in appetite, including tricyclic antidepressant s (TCAs), tetracyclic antidepressant s, cyproheptadine , buclizine , megestrol , ginger , cannabis , Marinol , Cesamet .

Nabitan

Nabitan ( Nabutam , Benzopyranoperidine , SP-106 , Abbott 40656 ) is a analog of dronabinol (Marinol). Wiley-Interscience 1980 It exhibits antiemetic and analgesic effects, most likely by binding to and activating the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptor s, and reduced intraocular pressure in animal tests, making ...

medical marijuana legalization

Hi there,One of the last hubs I wrote was about me being angry. However, the benefits of M is too overwhelming to ignore anymore.Now, for today, till marijuana becomes legal,?there is a medicine out there that?can be prescribed ...

Marinol Pills Prescription

There are a lot of changes that patients might notice after they start taking Marinol. As Marinol side effects have been noticed in certain group of people, it is always advisable for them to be alert.

What Is THC?

THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol , is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana . The prescription drug Marinol, containing lab created THC is used to treat eating disorders, to help relieve the side effects of chemotherapy , and the devastating ...

Medical Marijuana Usage

Research examining the risks and benefits of marijuana use for pain has made strides in recent years. As of July 2010, not all the questions have been answered, but a number of influential medical associations are beginning to issue statements in support ...
First off, it should be noted that it is not always possible to get a medical marijuana prescription. Medications like Marinol? are available by prescription from doctors in most places. It should be noted that some people find this medication effective, but ...