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Dronabinol
Latest prescription information about Dronabinol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Dronabinol
Pronunciation : droe-NAB-i-nol
Therapeutic Classification : antiemetics
Trade Name(s):
International- Marinol. This medication is a cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to cancer and chemotherapy and for anorexia (loss of appetite) in HIV patients. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Oral: The recommended initial dose is 2.5mg twice daily. Maximum: 20mg/day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Side Effects : Body as a whole- Weakness, chills, headache and uneasiness. Heart- Palpitations, fast heart rate, dilatation of blood vessels, facial redness and low blood pressure. Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, loss of appetite and liver enzyme elevation. Central Nervous system- Memory loss, anxiety/nervousness, unsteadiness, confusion, depersonalization, dizziness, euphoria, hallucination, stress, drowsiness, thinking abnormal, depression, nightmares, speech difficulties and ringing in the ear. Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain. Skin- Flushing and sweating. Eye- Vision difficulties. Respiratory- Cough and inflammation of nose/sinus. * Avoid excess dosage. * It may cause mental or mood changes, if it so stop the medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at cool temperature (8° and 15°C) and alternatively could be stored in a refrigerator. Protect from freezing. |
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