Cannabinoids Flashcards
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Cannabinoids used for
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Pain relief, nausea, glaucoma, epilepsy, Parkinson, Tourette syndrome
2
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FDA approved cannabinoids
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- Dronabinol
- Nabilone
- Cannabidiol CBD
- THC / Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol /
3
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Dronabinol and Nabilone used for
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Lethargy, drowsiness, ataxia, vomiting of chemotherapy, anorexia of AIDS
4
Q
CB1, CB2 receptors toxicity
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Dizziness, euphoria, vasodilation, hypotension
5
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CB1 and CB2 receptors half lifes
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2-20 hours and remain in the body 35 hours, excretion is by the GI tract and kidney
6
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CBD Cannabinoid treat for
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Seizures with Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. CBD does not have CB1 and CB2 receptor.
7
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Another cannabinoids
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Nabiximols
It contains THC and CBD. Mouth spray for multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain and overactive bladder.