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May 27, 2012

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Marinol Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Marinol (dronabinol) is used to treat loss of appetite in people with AIDS, and to treat severe nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Marinol is used only when other medications are unable to control the nausea and vomiting. It is a man-made form of cannabis (marijuana is an herbal form of cannabis). This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, feeling "high", an exaggerated sense of well-being, lightheadedness, headache, red eyes, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, clumsiness, or unsteadiness, especially during the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.

For appetite stimulation the initial dose of Marinol is 2.5 mg taken orally twice daily. For nausea and vomiting, the initial dose of Marinol is 5 mg/m2, given 1 to 3 hours prior to the administration of chemotherapy, then every 2 to 4 hours after chemotherapy is given, for a total of 4 to 6 doses/day. Marinol may interact with sedatives, barbiturates, amphetamines, stimulants and medicine to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prescription or over-the-counter weight loss aids, antidepressants, lithium, theophylline, buspirone, atropine, belladonna, dicyclomine, clidinium, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, mepenzolate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, methantheline, propantheline, or street drugs such as cocaine or Ectasy. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Marinol is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of possible fetus/infant harm reported with marijuana exposure (Marinol contains the active substance found in marijuana). This drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Marinol may be habit-forming and you may experience withdrawal symptoms if this medication is stopped abruptly.

Our Marinol (dronabinol) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Marinol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

MARINOL (dronabinol) Capsules is indicated for the treatment of:

anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with AIDS; and
nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.

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What is Marinol Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Marinol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using dronabinol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

seizure (convulsions);
paranoia, extreme fear;
fast heart rate;
feeling light-headed, fainting; or
unusual thoughts or behavior.

Continue using dronabinol and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

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What is Marinol Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Marinol Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is used when other drugs to control nausea and vomiting have not been successful. Dronabinol is also used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in patients infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Dronabinol (also called THC) is a man-made form of the active natural substance in marijuana.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. If you are taking this medica...

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