About dronabinol
Cannabinoid antiemetic and appetite stimulant
Used for
- Treats appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
- Treats nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy when other treatments have not worked.
Usual adult dose
AIDS-related appetite loss: usually 2.5 mg twice daily. Chemotherapy nausea: usually 5 mg/m² before treatment, then every 2–4 hours, up to six doses daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Confusion or unusual thoughts
- Fast heartbeat
- Nausea or abdominal pain
Important warnings
- May impair alertness and coordination; avoid driving until effects are known.
- Can cause anxiety, mood changes, hallucinations, or other psychiatric effects.
- Use cautiously with heart disease or a history of substance-use problems.
- Contains sesame oil; may cause allergic reactions in people with sesame allergy.
Pregnancy
May harm a developing fetus; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Avoid during treatment and for nine days after the last dose; may affect a nursing infant.
Interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives can increase drowsiness and impaired coordination.
- Medicines affecting brain activity may increase confusion or sedation.
- Dronabinol may alter warfarin effects; monitoring may be needed.
- Medicines affecting liver enzymes can change dronabinol levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.