Marijuana
Definition
Marijuana and its medically active components, called cannabinoids, are used in cancer therapy to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapeutic medications. This drug, however, is considered an illegal substance in the United States.
Purpose
Marijuana can be used with a variety of cancer chemotherapeutic agents that cause nausea and vomiting. Marijuana seems to work best at preventing nausea and vomiting with mild to moderately active chemotherapeutic agents. There are limited studies showing it does help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by the most powerful cancer chemotheraupeutic drugs. Marijuana may also be used by cancer patients to stimulate appetite.
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