Drug reference
dronabinol
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Miscellaneous(CNS))
Mechanism of action
Dronabinol is an orally active cannabinoid which has complex effects on the CNS, including central sympathomimetic activity. Cannabinoid receptors have been discovered in neural tissues; these receptors may play a role in mediating the effects of dronabinol. Has appetite stimulant effect
Common side effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Euphoria
- Paranoid reaction
- Abnormal thinking
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dronabinol?
dronabinol belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does dronabinol work?
Dronabinol is an orally active cannabinoid which has complex effects on the CNS, including central sympathomimetic activity. Cannabinoid receptors have been discovered in neural tissues; these receptors may play a role in mediating the effects of dronabinol. Has appetite stimulant effect
What are the common side effects of dronabinol?
Abdominal Pain, Dizziness, Somnolence, Euphoria, Paranoid reaction, Abnormal thinking
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