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1. CLEARING AWAY THE SMOKE.

Author

LABOS, CHRISTOPHER

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *MEDICAL marijuana laws, *NAUSEA treatment, *CHEMOTHERAPY complications, *PAIN management, *SPASTICITY, *HEALTH policy, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article looks at research on the safety and efficacy of marijuana as a therapeutic agent and at medical marijuana policy in Canada. It outlines the results of a meta-analysis of medical marijuana research by Robert Wolff and colleagues, published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," which found evidence for therapeutic benefits only with respect to nausea from chemotherapy, chronic nerve pain, and multiple sclerosis-caused spasticity.

Published
2015

2. Dolasetron mesylate and serious cardiovascular reactions.

Subjects
*ANTIEMETICS, *DRUG side effects, *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases, *NAUSEA treatment, *VOMITING treatment
Abstract

The article reports that the manufacturer of dolasetron mesylate has issued warnings about QTc extension and the information on serious cardiovascular adverse reactions since the drug was approved in 1997. Health Canada knew about the off-label consumption of this drug in the pediatric population and adults, which is meant for treating post-operative nausea and vomiting. Health Canada asked all drug producers to make thorough analyses of their safety databases.

Published
2006

3. Droperidol: cardiovascular toxicity and deaths.

Author

Wooltorton, Eric

Subjects
*DRUG side effects, *NAUSEA treatment, *MENIERE'S disease
Abstract

Reports that Health Canada has warned that the injectable form of droperidol has been associated with deaths in Canada. Use of the drug as a neuroleptic and antiemetic; Approval for use for postoperative nausea and nausea associated with Meniere's disease; Way that patients should be screened for a history of or risk factors for long QT syndrome.

Published
2002

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