Cannabis

Cannabis is the dried flowering tops of the hemp plants it sativa. The three major cannabinoids have been found in it, cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinol (CBN). The use of the it has been recorded for thousands of years, especially in Eastern countries such as China and India. It was certainly known to the Greeks at the height of their civilization as well as to the Arabic nations somewhat later. Cannabis is estimated that about 200-300 million peoples use it in some form. Cannabis is not only one of the oldest drug but also one of the most widely used of mind altering drugs. Cannabis is classidied as a hallucinogenic and is prepared as bhang, ganja, hashish and marijuana.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.035 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.035 (0.035)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Benzopyran. It belongs to Hallucinogen pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sedatives and Hypnotics and Antiemetic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cannabis is 314.50.
Contraindications
Cannabis is contraindicated in conditions like Ischaemic heart disease,Pregnancy.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cannabis, which give rise to further complications include Panic attacks, Flashbacks.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cannabis are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tachycardia, Dry mouth, Psychosis, Tremor, Postural hypotension.
Indications
Cannabis is primarily indicated in conditions like Anorexia, Asthma, Convulsions, Emesis, Glucoma, Insomnia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cannabis was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cap Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 25°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended.
Warnings
Avoid cannabis during pregnancy. Avoid large doses of cannabis. Patients should observe caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness, because it may cause deterioration in motor co-ordination.
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