Nabiximols

Generic Name
Nabiximols
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C42H60O4
CAS Number
56575-23-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K4H93P747O
Background

Nabiximols (tradename Sativex®) is a whole plant extract from the Cannabis species Cannabis sativa L. that has been purified into the active components CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). For trademark purposes, purified CBD is branded as Nabidiolex®, while THC is purified as the product Tetrabinex®. Sativex® is available in a 1:1 formu...

Indication

In Canada, Sativex has received a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for use as an as adjunctive treatment for symptomatic relief of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have not responded adequately to other therapy and who demonstrate meaningful improvement during an initial trial of therapy.
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Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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