Bob Schmuck

Marinol Prescription



Posted: Wednesday, March 03, 2010

by Bob Schmuck
http://www.theairsoftgun.net

Marinol is a form of marijuana that is antiemetic and is taken under prescription. The main ingredient that is used in marinol is Dronabinol, which is synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9-THC. The medicine is available as soft gelatin capsules, comprising 10,5 or 2.5 mg Dronabinol. An extensive research is being carried out to test the drugs suitability as an inhaler or patch. The medical fraternity and the FDA have approved Marinol prescription.

Marinol for oral administration:

Marinol prescription is for several treatments like Cancer and AIDS. To be precise, it relieves cancer patients from vomiting and nausea linked with chemotherapy treatment and also improves appetite in AIDS patients. This medicine should be administered with care, as there might be certain problems with higher dosages. Usually, it is prescribed to be taken before breakfast and dinner.

Side effects of marinol

Among marinol side effects, seizure and seizure like activity have been noticed. This has been even noticed during clinical trials, though with variation. It is advisable that marinol should be administered with caution to patients already with a history of seizure. What actually causes this problem hasn't yet been established. In case, patients report such symptoms, it should be immediately discontinued. And, medical help should be sought without wasting any time.

Overdose of Marinol

Overdose of Marinol include symptoms like ecstasy, increased sensory awareness, drowsiness, dry mouth, tachycardia, reddened conjunctiva, seizures, loss of memory, mood swings, urinary retention, lethargy, postural hypo tension, decreased coordination in the body among a host of others. Symptoms vary with the extent of overdose, from mild to severe. In case of overdose, it should be handled with 'gut decontamination'. If the case is extreme, then Benzodiazepines - 5 to 10 mg is often suggested.

Cautionary advise for patients

Marinol prescription should be very cautiously administered in these cases:

  1. Patients with a history of substance abuse (includes alcohol) - as they can be highly addicted to Marinol as well. Patients with heart ailments - causing hypertension etc.
  2. Aged patients as they might be reactive to the psychoactive, neurological and hypotensive effects.
  3. Pregnant women and nursing mothers, as these cases have not yet been studied and so there might be chances.
  4. Patients allergic to sesame oil and cannabinoid should abstain from it.
There are a lot of changes that patients might notice after they start taking Marinol. As Marinol side effects have been noticed in certain group of people, it is always advisable for them to be alert. Patients should definitely refrain from working with machines, driving or performing any dangerous task. Once they are assured that their bodies have tolerated the drug, they should follow the restrictions. In any case, doctor's advice is the best and Marinol is absolutely a prescription drug. This medicine might spark addiction in certain cases; any abnormality should hence be reported. Doctor prescribes dosage according to the patient's specific requirement based on various factors that include body size as well. It is very important to be cautious all the way in order to avoid any anomaly.

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