Publication details
Léčebné konopí a jeho význam pro současnou medicínu
| Title in English | Medical cannabis ad its significance for current medicine |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | ANESTEZIOLOGIE A INTENZIVNI MEDICINA |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | https://aimjournal.cz/artkey/aim-202301-0003_medical-cannabis-ad-its-significance-for-current-medicine.php |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.36290/aim.2023.003 |
| Keywords | cannabis; THC; CBD; pain treatment |
| Attached files | |
| Description | This review describes brief history of cannabis use and basic classification of substances found in the plant. It is focused on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the main cannabinoids THC and CBD, with note on definition and significance of endocannabinoid system. Practically used routes of administration and drug dosage forms are mentioned as well. Furthermore, the article concisely summarizes specializations of physicians, who can prescribe medical cannabis, its main indications, adverse effects and contraindications, including aspect of safe driving in patients with this treatment. The last part of this review is aimed at therapy of pain and it brings two case reports of real patients treated with medical cannabis. |