What kind of drug is Sativex?
What kind of drug is Sativex?
Developed by GW Pharmaceuticals, Sativex is a whole plant medicinal cannabis extract indicated for the relief of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and the treatment of severe neuropathic-related cancer pain.
What is the chemical composition of CBD?
C21H30O2Cannabidiol / Formula
Does Sativex contain terpenes?
In addition to THC and CBD, Sativex contains potentially synergistic cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which also may contribute to overall therapeutic effects (6).
Is Nabiximols synthetic?
Dronabinol and nabilone are synthetic analogs of THC available in oral tablet form; nabiximols is the name for a cannabis extract containing THC and CBD, available in some countries as an oromucosal spray. In certain countries, smoked or vaporized cannabis products are available and approved for pain indications.
Is Sativex a narcotic?
6 It is indicated as adjunctive treatment for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain in adults with MS. 7 Sativex® is regulated as a narcotic (Schedule II of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and the Narcotic Control Regulations) (Cynthia Sunstrum, Health Canada, Ottawa: personal communication, 2005 Apr 25).
Is Sativex Indica or Sativa?
Sativex is supplied as a solution in a spray container and is for use as an oromucosal spray only. The drug substances are produced from cultivated Cannabis sativa L. plants.
What is the chemical formula of cannabinoids?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.153.676 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C21H30O2 |
| Molar mass | 314.469 g·mol−1 |
Can Sativex get you high?
Some people taking Sativex report a feeling similar to the ‘high’ you get from smoking cannabis, but this isn’t very common. It’s caused by the THC in Sativex.
