DRONABINOL (Marinol) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DRONABINOL

What is the Trade Name for DRONABINOL?

Marinol

What are the Indications for DRONABINOL?

  • 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE MARINOL is indicated in adults for the treatment of: ‚Ä¢ anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). ‚Ä¢ nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments. MARINOL is a cannabinoid indicated in adults for the treatment of: ‚Ä¢ Anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with AIDS. (1) ‚Ä¢ Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.

 

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