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Medical Cannabis for Treating Epilepsy: More Research Needed.

Authors :
Santye, Lauren
Source :
Pharmacy Times. Nov2016, Vol. 82 Issue 11, p71-71. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses a study published in the "Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics" regarding the therapeutic use of medical cannabis for epilepsy. It states the major components of cannabis with antiseizure potential such as cannabidiol (CBD) and delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Also mentioned the approval by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the medical potential of marijuana.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030627
Volume :
82
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pharmacy Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120231319