Marinol Disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Marinol (dronabinol).
Dronabinol (applies to Marinol) seizures
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Seizures and seizure- like activity have been reported in patients using dronabinol. Caution is advised in patients with history of a seizure disorder, as dronabinol may lower seizure threshold. Therapy should be discontinued immediately in patients who develop seizures and medical attention should be sought immediately.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Marinol (dronabinol)." Roxane Laboratories Inc
- (2017) "Product Information. Syndros (dronabinol)." Insys Therapeutics Inc
Miscellaneous antiemetics (applies to Marinol) cardiac disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Cardiovascular Disease
The use of some antiemetics such as dronabinol and nabilone has been associated with occasional hypotension, possible hypertension, syncope or tachycardia. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with cardiac disease.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Marinol (dronabinol)." Roxane Laboratories Inc
- (2006) "Product Information. Cesamet (nabilone)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- (2017) "Product Information. Syndros (dronabinol)." Insys Therapeutics Inc
Miscellaneous antiemetics (applies to Marinol) psychoses/depression
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Psychosis
Some antiemetics such as dronabinol and nabilone may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms or anxiety, depression, hallucinations or psychosis. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders, emotional instability, or depression, and particularly if they are elderly. Careful psychiatric monitoring is advised.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Marinol (dronabinol)." Roxane Laboratories Inc
- (2006) "Product Information. Cesamet (nabilone)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- (2017) "Product Information. Syndros (dronabinol)." Insys Therapeutics Inc
Miscellaneous antiemetics (applies to Marinol) substance abuse
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Drug Abuse/Dependence, Alcoholism
Some antiemetics as dronabinol and nabilone have a significant potential for abuse. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of substance abuse. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of dronabinol to these patients.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Marinol (dronabinol)." Roxane Laboratories Inc
- (2006) "Product Information. Cesamet (nabilone)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- (2017) "Product Information. Syndros (dronabinol)." Insys Therapeutics Inc
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Marinol alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Marinol (dronabinol).
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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