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Cannabis

Uses
Cannabis is an herbal medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy medicine. It is also used to decrease eye pressure, decrease pain, and to improve the appetite. Other uses for Cannabis may include headaches, anxiety, asthma, Tourette syndrome, and to relax muscles. Other names for Cannabis include: Cannabis sativa L, Hashish, Hemp, and Marijuana. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

Storage

Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
Never share your medicine with others.

How To Use

Talk with your caregiver about how much Cannabis you should take.
The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Cannabis.
If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to. Cannabis is a controlled substance and an illegal street drug in most areas.
Ask your doctor for the correct dose..

Side Effects

Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest . Chest pain . Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you ... are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) . are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine . are breastfeeding . have liver disease, history of mental illness, or a seizure disorder . have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.

Drug Interactions

Before taking Cannabis, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding . Cannabis should be carefully used if you have abused drugs or have a history of mental illness . Cannabis should be carefully used if you have heart or blood vessel disease . Older people taking Cannabis may be more likely to have mood changes than younger people . You should not drive, operate machinery, or take part in any activity that may cause you to be harmed if you use Cannabis . Non-pharmaceutical Cannabis may be contaminated with the fungus Aspergillus, which can be harmful to people with immune system problems . Do not drink alcohol and use Cannabis .

CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.