Abstract
This review highlights the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of cannabinoids. The effect of cannabinoids on anaesthesia is mentioned briefly. Important advances have taken place in cannabinoid research over the last few years mid have led to the discovery of novel ligands. The possible clinical applications of these ligands and the direction of future research are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1059-1068 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Anaesthesia |
| Volume | 56 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- ataractics, marijuana
- pharmacology
- INDUCED ANTINOCICEPTION
- MULTIPLE-SCLEROSIS
- RECEPTOR LIGANDS
- CB1 RECEPTORS
- LUNG-CANCER
- MARIJUANA
- AGONIST
- PAIN
- RATS
- DELTA-9-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL
