Cannabis Flashcards
receptors that cannabis effects
GABA, NMDA, opioid, cannabinoid
psychoactive component of cannabis
THC
Delta 9 effects
anxiety, paranoia, dizziness, headaches
CB1
CNS & PNS
-mainly affected by THC
CB2
peripheral lymphoid and hematopoeietic cells
-mainly affected by CBD
most potent form of cannabis
Delta 9
main component of medical marijuana
CBD
speed of onset of inhaled marijuana
within 10 minutes
speed of onset of oral marijuana
30 minutes to 2 hours
metabolism of marijuana
P450 system
THC
SNS stimulant
PNS inhibition
most common arrhythmia of marijuana use
atrial fibrillation
why should cannabis be stopped 2 hours before anesthesia
increased MI risk
cannabis increases the effects of what drugs
warfarin
clobazam
hexobarbital
best treatment of post-op cannabis withdrawal
cannabinoid agonist (dronabinol)