Τόμος 31 (2017) – Τεύχος 2 –Άρθρο 7 – Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – Διεθνής Έκδοση – Volume 31 (2017) – Issue 2 – Article 7 – Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition

Τίτλος – Title

The Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Medical Purposes

Συγγραφέας – Author

Sidiropoulou K.1, Mamalis S.1, Passos ID.2, Pliakou E.3, Mironidou- Tzouveleki M.1

1A’ Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristo- tle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
2MD, PhD Candidate, A’ Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

3MD, MSc, PhD Candidate, B’ Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Παραπομπή – Citation

Sidiropoulou K., Mamalis S., Passos ID., Pliakou E., Mironidou- Tzouveleki M. The Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Medical Purposes. Review Clin. Pharmacol. Pharmacokinet. 2017, 31, 2, 120-129

Ημερομηνία Δημοσιευσης – Publication Date
2017
Γλώσσα Πλήρους Κειμένου –
Full Text Language

Αγγλικά – English

Λέξεις κλειδιά – Keywords

Cannabinoids, cancer, CINV, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinole (THC), cachexia, glaucoma

Λοιποί Όροι – Other Terms

Study

Περίληψη – Summary

The use of cannabis for its medicinal properties has been presented for centuries and has been increasing in recent years. Cannabinoids are the primary active components of cannabis and they can be divided into two groups: the ‘natural’ cannabinoids, such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinole (THC) and cannabidiol and the ‘synthetic’ cannabinoids, such as dronabinol, nabilone and nabiximols.

The aim of this study is to review the existing literature regarding the medical uses of cannabis and canna- binoids on a clinical level, as well as on a preclinical research level. Cannabinoids are more effective for the relief of nausea and vomiting than other medications like phenothiazines and antihistaminic drugs, as well as for certain types of chronic pain and weight loss in pa- tients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Cannabinoids have also been studied for their anticancer effects, some of which are inhibition of tumor angiogenesis, decrease of cancer cell migration and temporary relief of symptoms. Nevertheless, no firm conclusions are yet possible, due to the small number of clinical trials in humans. Currently, the use of nabiximols for the treatment of pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis is being researched in clinical trials.

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