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Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer 1/2007

01.01.2007 | Original Article

The emerging role of cannabinoid neuromodulators in symptom management

verfasst von: Mellar Davis, Vincent Maida, Paul Daeninck, Joseph Pergolizzi

Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Ausgabe 1/2007

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Abstract

Introduction

The cannabinoids nabilone (Cesamet) and dronabinol (Marinol) are indicated for the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in cancer patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic therapy.

Discussion

The endocannabinoid (CB) system interacts with numerous other systems and pharmaceutical cannabinoids target ubiquitous CB1 and CB2 receptors in the central nervous system and periphery, relieving nausea and vomiting and pain.

Summary

The benefits of this novel class of medications in cancer may extend beyond CINV, as indicated by data from preclinical studies and animal models.
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Metadaten
Titel
The emerging role of cannabinoid neuromodulators in symptom management
verfasst von
Mellar Davis
Vincent Maida
Paul Daeninck
Joseph Pergolizzi
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Ausgabe 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-006-0180-0

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