Cannabinoids Flashcards
What is the main active ingredient in marijuana?
9-tetra-hydrocanacinol THC
Where is the highest concentration of active ingredient found in marijuana?
In the resin of the plant, when isolated it is known as hashish
Flowering tops of plant..
Where does THC accumulate in the body and why?
In the fat because of high lipid solubility
What are the effects of marijuana?
relaxation, sedation, drowsiness, cognitive impairment, confusion, psychomotor slowing, hallucination, paranoia, psychotic, increase appetite, tachycardia, postural hypotension, reddening of conjunctiva, decrease intraocular pressure, inhibition of vomiting reflex
What is THC being tried to treat?
Glaucoma
Cancer chemotherapy
What are the toxic effects of marijuana?
suppression of immune system, lowering testosterone, teratogenic, damage to lungs, amotivational syndrome.
What are the medical uses of cannabinoids?
prevention of nausea/vomiting
prevention of wasting in AIDS patients
Treatment of glaucoma and asthma
