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Dronabinol is pharmaceutical Δ-9-THC — the same molecule as the THC in cannabis, but made synthetically and FDA-approved as a medicine (brand names Marinol and Syndros). It is prescribed for chemotherapy-induced nausea and for appetite loss and weight loss in AIDS.
What it is approved for
The same molecule, a controlled dose
Because dronabinol is chemically identical to plant Δ-9-THC, it has the same effects — the advantage of the pharmaceutical is a known, consistent dose in an oil capsule or oral solution. It is approved for nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy that has not responded to usual treatments, and for anorexia with weight loss in AIDS.
FAQ
Is dronabinol the same as THC? Yes. Dronabinol is synthetic Δ-9-THC, the identical molecule to the THC in cannabis, formulated as an approved medicine for a consistent dose.
What is dronabinol used for? Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and appetite/weight loss in AIDS.
Sources
- Dronabinol (Marinol/Syndros) FDA prescribing information, DailyMed. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
Part of the NOIDS cannabinoids index. Educational reference, not medical advice.
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