Dronabinol Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Dronabinol-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Dronabinol brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Dronabinol

Pronunciation : droe-NAB-i-nol

ICD Code : Y43.0 Therapeutic Classification : Antiemetics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Dronabinol

International :

Marinol

Why is Dronabinol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to cancer and chemotherapy and for anorexia (loss of appetite) in HIV patients. It affects the action of certain chemicals in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and appetite.

When should Dronabinol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Dronabinol?

Oral: The recommended initial dose is 2.5mg twice daily. Maximum: 20mg/day in divided doses.

How should Dronabinol be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Dronabinol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Dronabinol?

Body as a whole- Weakness, chills, headache and uneasiness.
Heart- Palpitations, fast heart rate, dilatation of blood vessels, facial redness and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, loss of appetite and liver enzyme elevation.
Central Nervous system- Memory loss, anxiety/nervousness, unsteadiness, confusion, depersonalization, dizziness, euphoria, hallucination, stress, drowsiness, thinking abnormal, depression, nightmares, speech difficulties and ringing in the ear.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain.
Skin- Flushing and sweating.
Eye- Vision difficulties.
Respiratory- Cough and inflammation of nose/sinus.